Representatives of the three municipalities that operate Saugeen Municipal Airport gathered at the airport’s office and restaurant on Saturday, Oct. 16 to present the flags of Brockton, Hanover and West Grey.
Proposed amendments to source protection plan address fuel storage and salt use
Proposed amendments to the approved source protection plan and assessment reports for the Saugeen, Grey Sauble, and Northern Bruce Peninsula source protection region are now available for review and comment.
Huron-Kinloss records all-time high numbers in building report
Mayor Mitch Twolan noted that this year to date, the number of new residences is 75, which is an all-time high for the township.
Walkerton Hawks claim their first win of the season
A chippy game against the Goderich Flyers gave the Walkerton Hawks their first win of the season – a 9-4 victory on home ice on Oct. 8.
Animal rights activists hold peaceful vigil outside Hanover turkey plant
“Turkeys are sentient beings,” said Jenn Deighan-Schenk, one of a group of animal rights activists who held a vigil on Oct. 8 outside the Hanover turkey processing plant for the turkeys killed for Thanksgiving.
More opportunities coming for Georgian College students
Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes, president of Georgian College, and Steve Lowe, of the college’s board of governors, updated Bruce County council on changes that will benefit Georgian College students, and the college’s substantial economic benefit to the community.
MOH tells Bruce County council ‘COVID situation is as good as it gets’
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health (MOH) for Grey-Bruce, described to Bruce County council a pandemic situation that is “very stable – as good as it gets – with an average of five new cases per day.”
Strategic Action Plan to help set priorities for coming years
The highlight of the Brockton council meeting agenda for Oct. 12 was the Strategic Action Plan.
Nursing externship program at SBGHC a success
The South Bruce-Grey Health Centre’s meeting of the board of directors on Oct. 6 included a presentation by Holly Al, professional practice and education co-ordinator and interim patient care manager at the Chesley site, on the nursing externship program.
Bruce Power, Westario team up to explore clean energy frontier
Westario Power Inc. and Bruce Power are teaming up to explore opportunities to deliver projects focused on removing and offsetting carbon emissions.
Walkerton District Community School celebrates 2021 graduates
It was a formal high school commencement ceremony, complete with a valedictory address, presentation of awards, scholarships and diplomas, and photos by and with proud families.
Hawks drop first two games of PJHL season
Friday, Oct. 1, Hawks fans came to the Walkerton arena to see the team’s home opener. It wasn’t pretty for the home team, as Wingham trounced Walkerton 9-2.
Brockton supports optometrists
Mayor Chris Peabody made a notice of motion regarding optometry, stating the provincial government has not yet made a binding commitment to cover the cost of optometrists to deliver an eye exam.
Mayor isn’t backing off when it comes to Brockton’s growth
Mayor Chris Peabody said he isn’t backing off on his opposition to the county’s Watson Report on growth in the county.
Brockton critical of county’s growth plan
“Devastating.” That was how Mayor Chris Peabody described the impact of Bruce County’s plan for future development on Brockton.
