Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY - The report presented to the Bruce County long-term care committee of management on May 15 raised concerns about use of agency nurses.

GREY-BRUCE - South Bruce Grey Health Centre, like other hospital corporations right across the province, has been coping with a shortage of nursing staff that started during the COVID-19 pandemic.

GREY-BRUCE - Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, told members of the Grey-Bruce board of health that there have been “less than 10 cases” of measles in Grey-Bruce. Most students have been vaccinated.

BROCKTON - In an interview Tuesday, prior to the Brockton council meeting, Mayor Chris Peabody described the meeting agenda as filled with “good news.”

The sexual assault trial of five hockey players in London, Ont. is likely to continue for some time.

BRUCE-GREY - The May 7 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors opened with a presentation by Ken Brown and Chuck Bouillion of Saugeen Hospice Inc.

BRUCE COUNTY - A decision by the Arbitration Board dated April 16, 2025, has resolved the outstanding matter of the collective agreement between the County of Bruce, and Local 250 of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (paramedics).

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

BRUCE COUNTY - County Coun. Chris Peabody (Brockton) updated the county on the situation regarding Brockton’s request for sharing of court security and prisoner transportation costs.

BRUCE COUNTY - The update on the Durham Street bridge project presented to Bruce County council on May 1 stated that construction has resumed and work is on track for completion by the year’s end.

WALKERTON - A proposed county bylaw change that would allow snowmobilies and off-road vehicles on Highway 23 led to a suggestion that the county consider opening all roads to these vehicles.

WALKERTON - Brockton council marked Volunteer Week during the April 22 meeting with an announcement in the “public notifications” section of the meeting.

BRUCE COUNTY - A difference of opinion between the recommendation of the Bruce County planning department, and the proposal by the property owner, on a surplus farm dwelling severance, was resolved by an amendment proposed by County Coun. Chris Peabody (Brockton).