The second annual Chepstow Lions community yard and vendor craft show went off according to plan despite the rain on Saturday, May 20. The show was indoors, a point that attracted both vendors and bargain hunters.
Campers flock to Lobies Park
Campers headed to Lobies Park for the May long weekend, enjoying the mostly warm and pleasant weather.
Get out the bug repellent – camping season is here
Whether one adores camping in the great outdoors, or shudders at the thought, may have a lot to do with certain childhood memories.
Discussion continues on what programs SVCA will be offering in the future
In her report to the Saugeen Conservation board of directors on May 18 at the Formosa headquarters, SVCA general manager Jennifer Stephens reported that she has continued her visits with municipal councils and CAOs to discuss the services and programs provided by the SVCA.
Peabody: Bill 97 would help Brockton with boundary expansion
Mayor Chris Peabody has said that he can see both sides of the issue with Bill 97 and the draft Provincial Policy Statement.
In Line Chiropractic makes donation to Saugeen Hospice
The team from In Line Family Chiropractic in Walkerton presented a cheque to members of Saugeen Hospice Inc. for $1,590, from the recent Hike for Hospice event in Walkerton. Hike for Hospice events to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice also took place the same day in Mildmay and Hanover. From the left
Keeping with tradition
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.
