Canoeing down the Saugeen River is somewhat of a May 24 long weekend tradition in this area. A group of young people kept the tradition alive, loading canoes with weekend gear and heading out from the Lobies Park dock on May 20. The intrepid canoeists included William Grubic from Sioux Lookout, Jack
GBHC to hold provincewide health-care citizens’ referendum
On Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) is setting up more than 1,000 voting stations across across Ontario, including in this region, to allow ordinary citizens the chance to have their say on privatization of health care.
OLT decides in favour of Lake Rosalind property owners
The Ontario Land Tribunal has decided in favour of Lake Rosalind property owners, Larry and Ellie Lantz, to increase lot coverage to construct a new single detached dwelling with attached garage. The property fronts on the lake.
Official Plan amendment application raises issue of housing shortage
Bruce County’s planning and development committee refused an application for an Official Plan amendment at the May 18 meeting on the grounds that minimum distance requirements were not met – but not before discussing the contentious issue of the county’s housing shortage.
Bruce Power soccer field parking lot to be relocated
The parking lot for the Bruce Power Soccer Fields is being relocated as part of an improvement project that will eventually include construction of an accessible washroom, changeroom, equipment storage and concession building.
Bruce County to comment on negative impact of Bill 97: too much rural growth risks prime agricultural land
At least one member of Bruce County Council’s planning committee, Mark Goetz, mayor of South Bruce, wants to ensure the county’s concerns about the potential negative impact on agriculture, of Bill 97 - unless substantial changes are made to the draft Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) released April
Brockton mayor sees both sides of Bill 97 issue
Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton and Bruce County warden, anticipates some interesting discussion at Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County council, starting with the planning meeting.
Residents call for action on Ridout St. hazards
A group of seven people, including Carol De Rosie and Brandy Patterson, were in the council chambers for the May 9 meeting of Brockton council, and more were in attendance electronically. The “hot topic” was Ridout Street.
Time to prepare for an emergency is before it happens
Most of us ignore emergency preparedness, until there is an emergency.
Kincardine hospital fundraising project hits high gear
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors heard a presentation by Jack Nancekivell and Graham Mahood at the May 10 board meeting on the Kincardine fundraising campaign that’s underway.
Durham St. bridge: County holds public meeting to ‘bridge the gap’ for local businesses
The Walkerton bridge replacement information session for businesses on May 11 was far different from the public meeting held in October 2022.
Cleaning up Brockton
With the warm weather here to stay (or so we hope!), spring clean ups have been taking place across Brockton.
Minister of Long-Term Care responds to county concern
Paul Calandra, Ontario’s minister of long-term care, has responded to correspondence from the county expressing concern over level of care per diem funding.
Peabody: Ridout Street report generates a lot of public interest
Following discussion last month about concerns over traffic on Ridout Street, staff presented a report at the May 9 council meeting. “We’ve been getting a lot of calls,” said Mayor Chris Peabody.
Bruce County paramedics to get automated CPR machines
County Coun. Mark Goetz, South Bruce, had a question for Steve Schaus, the county’s director of paramedic services, on whether a new automated CPR machine is something his municipality should be looking at for local firefighters.
