MPP Lisa Thompson (Huron-Bruce) became Ontario’s new minister of rural affairs when her former agriculture, food and rural affairs position was split into two during last week’s Ontario cabinet shuffle.
Brockton council votes to support OPP MCERT application
Mayor Chris Peabody opened the June 4 meeting of Brockton council with the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment statement, and a report that he’s finished his reconciliation tours and meetings at Nawash and Saugeen.
Peabody: Medical isotopes ‘a booming, expanding field’
Chris Peabody, in his role as warden of Bruce County, attended back-to-back events in Toronto on the weekend focusing on medical isotopes.
Bravo to the Class of ’24 – pivoting experts extraordinaire
The Class of ’24 has been through a lot, be it at the elementary school level, secondary school,…
812 Buck’s Crossing Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron holds 52nd annual ceremonial review
Municipal Airport was the scene of the 52nd annual ceremonial review of 812 Air Cadet Squadron.
812 Buck’s Crossing Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron holds 52nd annual ceremonial review
The Saugeen Municipal Airport was the scene of the 52nd annual ceremonial review of 812 Air Cadet Squadron.
Staff pressures continue at local hospitals
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.
