The Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show at the Cargill Community Centre on Saturday, Aug. 27 was a bittersweet day for the event’s organizer, Dawn MacKay, who wanted “to do something special to remember him and what he stood for.”
Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair is back in action!
We’re back in action! Jess Schmalz discussed the upcoming ambassador competition. “Join us for this year’s Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair Ambassador Pageant on Friday, Sept. 9, featuring live, local talent that will have you singing and tapping your toes right along!”
Local federal boundaries could be set for changes
A new Federal Electoral Map is taking shape in Ontario and across Canada, that could see changes to boundaries throughout this area.
Walker West development pumping station experiencing water delays
Council reviewed a report by John Strader, acting director of operations, on the Walker West booster pumping station. The pumping station has been hit with a series of delays and other issues, but it has been providing water on a limited basis to the new subdivision, although there were some issues
Peabody: Bruce County would be ‘fragmented’ by proposed riding change
The word “gerrymandering” entered the conversation when Mayor Chris Peabody discussed proposed changes to federal ridings. Gerrymandering is defined as “restructuring political boundaries to favour a party or group.”
Public health implementing program to increase youth access to health care
Chimere Okoronkwo, senior public health manager, made a presentation during the Aug. 26 board of health meeting on the school health team and programs, including two new programs scheduled to begin this fall.
Brockton passes resolution to put Westario Power restructuring ‘on pause’ until after election
Brockton council met in closed session following its regular council meeting Aug. 23. Two motions followed when open session resumed, one of which was to approve direction provided to staff while council was in camera.
ER closures affect three local hospitals
Staffing issues have led to the overnight closure of three local emergency rooms.
Heritage Farm and Steam Show celebrates agricultural heritage in style
The Bruce County Heritage Association hosted its 27th Heritage Farm and Steam Show on the weekend – three full days of parades, auctions, musical entertainment, equipment demonstrations, food and all sorts of displays.
Flags at half-mast for former MPP Bill Murdoch
Bill Murdoch wasn’t your usual Member of Provincial Parliament.
Nuclear Innovation Institute’s Science in the Summer brings science to area children
As Luke McBride explained, this part of Ontario doesn’t have access to the colleges and universities that usually bring science displays and programs to elementary schools, public libraries and summer day camps.
Staffing issues at local hospital challenging, says Peabody
Mayor Chris Peabody drew attention to the update on the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) in the Aug. 23 council agenda, and commented, “It’s not so good.”
South Bruce candidate disqualified from municipal election
David Wood, a resident of Mildmay, thought that everything was in order when he submitted his nomination papers on May 5 for the municipal election.
Recruiting still an issue in long-term care
“If the human beings aren’t available … it’s not going to do us a whole lot of good.”
Brockton resolution calls on feds to ‘pause’ plans to reduce fertilizer use
As stated in the motion brought before Brockton council by Mayor Chris Peabody at the Aug. 23 meeting, cash crops are an extremely important part of the agricultural industry in Bruce County.
