Denny Scott

Despite a recommendation from staff to purchase a vehicle from Leslie Motors, South Bruce Council voted to go with a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado from Hallman GMC to replace a vehicle that was lost last year.

The Huron Chamber of Commerce welcomed Daniel Tisch, president and chief executive officer of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, to Blyth to discuss the impact of tariffs on local businesses.

In 2024, South Bruce Municipal Council cost ratepayers a total of $107,345.15 between honorariums, meeting expenses, and per diems.

As part of a discussion regarding the transition to the new blue box system and potential for collection of source-separated organics, Bruce County Council discussed numerous options for the future of waste collection in the county.

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody is happy with how discussion and decisions played out during Bruce County Council’s April 3 meeting regarding development in Walkerton, however there’s still more work to be done.

Jace Weber, with the assistance of his sister Ruby, added to his own world record for collecting pop tabs and, in doing so, is helping to make his school more accessible.

The Cargill Rookies broomball team had an impressive season, going undefeated across several tournaments and once again claiming provincial gold.

Due to some changes to the Bruce County 2024 actual financial statements, Bruce County Council was able to earmark $2.83 million for reserves and pull $447,348 from development charges for 2024 projects.

The Municipality of South Bruce received $65,621.38 from the Workers Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) as a surplus rebate.

Shannon McGavin briefed Bruce County Council on the advancement of the Well Community Collective during council’s April 3 meeting.

During the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s April 2 Board of Directors meeting, a number of positive staffing announcements were made by staff and board members.

Mandy Dobson, director of clinical support and ambulatory care services, reported that the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is preparing for measles outbreaks.

Ongoing work on the Durham Street Bridge has been delayed due to flood damage caused earlier this year.

Bruce County staff will be fast-tracking work with a developer in Brockton looking to build affordable housing.

South Bruce Council has decided to maintain the closure of the Teeswater and Mildmay Pools on Sunday after significant deliberation, with some council members saying the issue can be revisited during the next budget process.