Cargill’s Pickin’ By The Pond country music festival, July 7-9, got rave reviews, for everything but the weather. And even that didn’t keep people from enjoying the great music and camaraderie in one of the prettiest (albeit on Saturday, one of the soggiest) parks around.
Bruce County green lights third-party review of Durham Street bridge project
James Lang, Brockton’s deputy mayor, filling in for Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, asked for and received a clear statement that the third-party review of the Durham Street bridge project would definitely include a north location for a replacement bridge.
Province announces intention to build new nuclear development at Bruce Power
TIVERTON – A series of announcements last week made clear the province’s long-term commitment to nuclear energy, and Bruce County will play a key role in that commitment.
Shaw: Hospital staffing issues ‘not a recruitment problem’
Nancy Shaw, CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, responded to a question during the board meeting that followed the annual general meeting in Cargill on June 28 about ER closures by saying that SBGHC continues recruitment efforts.
Wayne McLeod steps down from Elmwood Fire Department
The annual Elmwood Fireman’s Breakfast was Wayne McLeod’s last as deputy chief of the fire department. He’s stepping down after more than 45 years.
SMART a key service for vulnerable residents
Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) is getting back to pre-COVID numbers, said Stephan Labelle, manager.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre has a new board chair
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s board of directors has a new chair.
County to discuss third-party review of Durham Street bridge project
Bruce County council’s transportation and environmental services committee will consider a recommendation on July 6 regarding the Durham Street bridge project.
Brockton celebrates Canada Day with traditional party in Centennial Park
Brockton celebrated Canada Day in style, back in Centennial Park for the first time since before COVID.
To boldly go where no one has gone before…
The loss of the sub Titan, and the five people aboard, during a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic, has raised a lot of questions about the commercialization of what many regard as the grave of the more than 1,500 people who lost their lives when the ship sank in 1912.
Vaping a growing concern for Grey Bruce Public Health
A presentation by Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, on the Tobacco Enforcement Diversion Program, provided an overview of the health unit’s Smoke-Free Ontario Act school offence reporting program.
Chepstow Lions Family Funfest Weekend draws 14 teams
The annual Lions Family Funfest Weekend at the end of June – this year, June 23, 24 and 25 – sees the population of the hamlet of Chepstow grow from a few hundred to thousands, as out-of-town family members come home for a great weekend.
Sing! this Spring! takes audiences on a musical journey through time
Sing! this Spring! at Victoria Jubilee Hall from June 22-25 took audiences on a delightful musical journey through the decades, across space and genres. And what a fabulously-entertaining journey it was!
St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Carlsruhe celebrates 150th anniversary
An estimated crowd of 300 turned out on June 25 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Carlsruhe – one of the area’s loveliest churches, as well as one of the oldest. Archbishop Peter Hundt, who has strong local roots, celebrated mass, which was followed by
Golf Fore Hospice a triumph once again, raises $71K (and counting)
Once again, Golf Fore Hospice was a triumph, as the community joined forces to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice Inc.
