A report prepared by Gillian Jordan, public health manager, infections diseases and sexual health team, was presented at the July 28 meeting of Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) by Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health.
SVCA gives update on Varney pond
This spring, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) did not fill the Varney pond, located on a 4.6 hectare property just south of Durham. The property offers day use amenities to the public; the pond has been a popular swimming area for many years.
Golf ball discovered inside tree at Walkerton Golf and Curling Club
Keith Ellis, manager of the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club, is mystified how a Top Flite golf ball came to be found in the middle of a tree on July 19. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” he said. It appears some hapless golfer lost the ball on the third hole fairway some 20 years ago. Ellis said t
Summer Company program helps five young entrepreneurs start their own businesses
Sab Shinwari of Walkerton has a jump start on his career goal, and he couldn’t be more pleased.
Mildmay decked out for Homecoming 2023
Mildmay is all decked out in Homecoming 2023 colours, ready for a celebration of home, of getting together with friends new and old.
Bruce County turns around projected deficit
A report in the Bruce County agenda package for Aug. 3 indicates the county has turned around the projected year-end deficit of $104,463 from the first quarter financial statement review, to a projected year-end surplus of $952,807.
Bruce County warden expresses concern over compliance order at Gateway Haven
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, expressed concern over an item on the agenda for the Aug. 3 meeting of the county’s Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management.
Parking lot construction nearing completion at St. Teresa School, Brockton Child Care Centre
Work is well underway on changes to the parking lot at St. Teresa School in Walkerton.
Tubing down the river
What better way to enjoy summer than tubing down the Saugeen River from the boat launch in Walkerton?
Dr. David Sills, Western University, discusses Northern Tornadoes Project
Hot, humid weather in this part of the country often means thunderstorms, and those sometimes spawn tornadoes. We’re now in peak tornado season, and have been hearing the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) mentioned by the media with increasing frequency.
‘Toto, I have a feeling we are not in Kansas anymore’
We may have escaped the worst of forest fires and flooding, but recent weather events in this part of Canada have some of us thinking about cows – namely airborne cows, from tornadoes.
Sunny skies draw crowds to this year’s Private Collectors Garage Tour
To paraphrase an old song, some cars may look better in the shade, but there’s nothing like sunshine to draw antique and classic car enthusiasts to the Private Collectors Garage Tour.
Bruce County council updated on province’s proposed natural heritage planning policies
Claire Dodds, director of planning and development, presented a report on July 13 to the planning and development committee on the proposed provincial planning statement on natural heritage policies.
Saugeen Conservation to ask MNR for extension for Category 3 cost agreements with municipalities
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors approved asking the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for an extension on Category 3 cost apportioning agreements with member municipalities.
ONA awarded 11 per cent salary increase in arbitration
The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) was recently awarded an 11 per cent salary increase in arbitration.
