Bruce County council held its first in-person meeting since the pandemic emergency was declared 18 months ago.
Staffing remains main challenge for SBGHC
As of press time, there were no COVID-19 patients in South Bruce Grey Health Centre hospitals, according to hospital CEO Michael Barrett.
HungerCount Report 2021 shows impact of ‘perfect storm’ on food bank use
Statistics indicate that what is being experienced at the local food bank is on par with what’s being reported throughout rural Canada, according to Dianne Waram, manager, Walkerton and District Food Bank.
Janice Jackson agrees to stand for second term as county warden
The Nov. 4 meeting of county council was the final one this term.
Bruce County puts development charge plan on hold
The county’s corporate services committee has decided additional information is needed before implementation of county development charges can move forward.
Brockton dealing with impact of growth
Mayor Chris Peabody said council is looking at a lot of issues, many of them indicative of positive growth in the area.
Saugeen Hospice seeks support from Bruce County
Carl Kuhnke, chair and Ken Brown, vice-chair of Saugeen Hospice Inc. presented an update on the plan to build a hospice in the south part of Grey-Bruce.
Issue between Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission, local pilot continues
The ongoing dispute between Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission (SMAC) and pilot Phil Englishman has taken several twists and turns in recent weeks.
Walkerton Legion honours veterans at annual Remembrance Dinner
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 hosted veterans for the annual Remembrance Dinner Saturday evening, Nov. 6.
Walkerton Hawks tie Bulldogs 4-4 in PJHL action
Hawks fans saw a far different team on Friday, Oct. 29 from the one they’ve been watching since the PJHL Pollock Division’s regular season started at the beginning of the month.
Bruce County receives public input at meeting on development charges
The county is considering a development charge of $6,400 for a detached or semidetached residential unit, and $1.88 per square foot for industrial development.
Brockton mayor may seek to override county objections to new affordable housing
An affordable housing development for Brockton continues to be a priority for Mayor Chris Peabody and his council.
Councillor asks for update on Saugeen Municipal Airport situation
During the new business portion of the Oct. 26 meeting of council, Coun. Steve Adams said he was “surprised and disappointed” that the “pilons” are still in place at the airport.
Ghosties and ghoulies take over Walkerton firehall for Halloween hijinx
Where else but a haunted firehall could Cruella Deville chat with a small Spiderman, while ghouls, goblins, pirates and Sparky the Fire Dog handed out Halloween treats on Oct. 30?
Walkerton BIA moves forward with council’s support
The Walkerton BIA is in the process of making changes that will allow it to move forward successfully.
