The South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors heard during various reports at the June 5 meeting that staffing pressures continue at all SBGHC sites.
Local resolution endorsed for alPHa annual meeting
A local resolution has been proposed and endorsed by the board for consideration at the annual general meeting of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) on June 6.
Walkerton District Secondary School Class of ’64 celebrates 60th reunion
It’s been 10 years since the last time the Walkerton District Secondary School (now called Walkerton District Community School) Class of ’64 held a milestone reunion.
Peabody: Delay in splashpad permitting could mean a long, hot summer for Walkerton kids
Mayor Chris Peabody commented that he’s not at all pleased with the delay in reopening the splashpad in Centennial Park.
Sistema Walkerton held its year-end recital on June 1 at Victoria Jubilee Hall.
The students performed a range of pieces, from the “Star Wars Main Theme” to “Ode to Joy,” including “Over the Rainbow” and “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”
Sixty riders join Bluewater Athletic Association Mountain Bike Race event
The Bluewater Athletic Association Mountain Bike Race event at the Brant Tract on May 29 involved 60 riders from Owen Sound District Secondary School, St. Mary’s High School, John Diefenbaker Senior School and Georgian Bay Community School.
County working to implement poverty solutions
The Community Safety and Well-Being Planning (CSWBP) action table to address poverty and income disparities, led by the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force, has been implementing solutions to address income challenges in the community.
Downtown revitalization success ‘a good problem to have’
The May 14 meeting of South Bruce council included a report from Rhonda Niesen, economic development officer on a couple of initiatives that have the potential to attract a lot more shoppers to South Bruce – and keep them coming back.
Medical Officer gives update on Healthy Babies program
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, provided the Grey-Bruce Public Health board of directors with an update on the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program. The update was aimed especially at those new to the board.
County seeks public input on budget
Bruce County has begun building the 2025 municipal budget and is eager to hear input from the public.
West Grey declares state of emergency over hospital service cuts
Mayor Kevin Eccles, in consultation with the West Grey emergency control group, has declared a state of emergency in the municipality effective May 28.
Rising food bank use is unsustainable
The word coming from Food Banks Canada is “unsustainable,” according to recent news about the report card on the number of Canadians using food banks.
You need a life jacket to operate a paddleboard? Police say yes
Officers aboard the Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit vessel patrolling Miller Lake in Northern Bruce Peninsula observed a paddleboarder without required safety equipment.
Council discusses becoming ‘unwilling host’ to energy storage or production projects
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.
