The Bruce County council chamber has a new sign, indicative of a new vision for the county, as “a welcoming, innovative, and thriving community, committed to the well-being of current and future generations.”
Peabody prepares for special meeting of Bruce County Council
The agenda for the July 4 session of Bruce County council is different from usual, with a special meeting scheduled for the afternoon, following the morning’s regular long-term care and planning meeting.
A parka with shorts? Why not?
With the arrival of Canada Day, many of us muse about what it means to be Canadian.
New apartment building in East Ridge has plenty to offer
The new apartment building going up in East Ridge, Walkerton, the first of three, no longer looks like a construction site. The building has taken on the appearance of a building that will soon have people who call it home.
Margaret’s Mercantile to reopen in Cargill
The popular shop, operated by volunteers with the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Organization (CGSPO), has offered assorted local items from preserves and maple products to crafts, and has been housed in various buildings in Cargill.
Golf for Hospice a huge success
The June 18 Golf for Hospice event was a great success, despite the punishing heat, according to organizer Nancy Baillie.
Chepstow Funfest Weekend family fun at its finest despite weather
CHEPSTOW – Chepstow Funfest Weekend 2024 lived up to its “funfest” name despite weather…
Peabody wishes community a happy Canada Day
Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton and warden of Bruce County, wishes everyone a happy Canada Day, with the hope they get to spend quality time with family on the long weekend.
Rural health care access among issues raised at Chesley public hearing
The Ontario Health Coalition has been holding public hearings in communities across the province, to hear what the public has to say, and to gather input to develop recommendations for the future of our hospitals, including small, rural hospitals.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Summer has arrived with a blast of hot, sunny weather and the usual migration of city folk to ……
St. John Ambulance honours its volunteers
St. John Ambulance Grey Bruce Huron Branch held its Honours and Recognition Dinner at the Elmwood community centre on June 19.
Lang officially resigns as deputy mayor
The main item on the agenda for the June 18 meeting of Brockton council was the report by integrity commissioners Jeffrey Abrams and Janice Atwood of the firm Principles Integrity, on Deputy Mayor James Lang.
County urges province to pause health-care service cuts
Two members of Bruce County council – the mayors of Saugeen Shores and South Bruce – are asking the province to take a more wholistic approach when it comes to health care in this area.
Council votes to move the Elmwood community centre EV charging station; requests location inquiry
The Elmwood electric vehicle charger will be moving from its current location, at the side of the community centre.
Summer reading program kicks off with a foam party, bookmobile and more
The dragon outside the Walkerton branch of the Bruce County Library on June 15 was so excited about the summer reading program, it was positively foaming at the mouth, much to the delight of children and an adult or two.
