The May 21 meeting agenda included a report on the Alectra battery storage proposal. Mayor Chris Peabody reiterated his frustration with the way the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) conducted the selection process for battery storage facilities in this region.
Audience ‘sold’ on Sing! this Spring! performance
When the audience is surprised that intermission has arrived after what seemed to be mere minutes, you know the show is beyond good.
Saugeen Children’s Safety Village: a lot has changed since it first opened on Durham Street in Walkerton
Al Leach, also known as the “mayor of the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village,” made a presentation to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors at the May 16 meeting.
This country’s ‘herd immunity’ to measles at risk
When a child dies of measles, it is a tragedy. When it happens in a country with readily available, free, effective vaccine, it is even more tragic.
Cindy Matthews discusses second book, The Roach Family and Other Stories
The Roach Family and Other Stories is award-winning author Cindy Matthews’ second book.
Peabody to seek seat on AMO board county caucus
With the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference scheduled for Ottawa Aug. 18-21 – AMO’s 125th anniversary – council is arranging delegations (meetings with provincial officials).
Security cameras proposed for Centennial Park and Bruce Power Soccer Park
BROCKTON – Council voted in favour of an amended motion regarding the proposed installation of…
Connie Borth retires from the Brockton Child Care Centre
Connie Borth always thought of retirement as something to look forward to, at some time in the distant future. Now that retirement is only days away, she’s making the most of every moment she spends with the child care kids she adores, doing the job she loves at the Brockton Child Care Centre.
Hospital petition draws 3,700 names
West Grey Mayor Keven Eccles says the battle to save the Durham hospital is on.
Poppy Rock ceremony honours Formosa veterans
The first Poppy Rock ceremony of 2024 was held at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Formosa on Wednesday, May 15, at 10 a.m.
How effective will licence suspensions for auto thieves be?
At first glance, the Ontario government’s move to suspend the drivers’ licences of convicted car thieves seems like a “get tough on crime” move that is badly needed.
Scongack updates council on what’s happening at Bruce Power
James Scongack, chief development officer and executive vice-president at Bruce Power, visited South Bruce council on May 14 to provide an update on what’s happening at Bruce Power.
Mildmay has new district fire chief
Fire Chief Guy Gallant presented a report on new appointments to the department, for council’s approval, and presented an award to a member of the fire department.
County council endorses move to recognize Bruce Road 19 as ‘Highway for Peace’
Bill Streeter, described by Deputy Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) as the “dean of all things historical in Saugeen Shores,” has asked Bruce County council to recognize the 160th Bruce Battalion by naming Bruce Road 19 between Walkerton and Chesley as the “Highway for Peace.”
Westario Power presents ‘good news’ quarterly report to South Bruce council
There was good news for South Bruce taxpayers in the Westario Power quarterly report, presented by board chair Luke Charbonneau at the May 14 council meeting.
