A downed tree narrowly missed Diane Robb's home on Thelma Ave. in Bright's Grove. No one was injured. March 8, 2017 Photo submitted.Power has been restored following a few outages on Wednesday due to high winds in the area.
Around 200 Hydro One customers were without power in the Markdale area and another 150 were without power north of Owen Sound. There were also scattered outages near Listowel and St. Marys.
Less than 20 customers remained without power near Markdale around 6pm.
The local number of outages don't compare to outages south of Hwy. 401.
Local runners will lace up this weekend in support of cancer research.
Over 40 candidates are competing for a spot on the Walpole Island First Nation band council in the upcoming election on Saturday, September 19.
The event was originally planned to commemorate Corunna almost becoming the capital of Canada.
A meet the candidates night is planned on Monday, September 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community and Youth Centre.
The series will bring both aspiring and established business owners together on Tuesday evenings at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community Centre.
Gates for the three-day fair will open at the Wyoming Fair Grounds on Main Street on Friday, September 18, at 5 p.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at 7 p.m.
