Bruce County’s housing services department has received $75,000 from Saugeen Shores, to be used for delivery of the Saugeen Shores municipal housing allowance to eligible residents.
Funding for Bruce County’s paramedicine program extended for another two years
County Coun. Milt McIver (Northern Bruce Peninsula), who chaired the county’s paramedic services committee meeting on July 6, announced a “good news” item.
Peabody: Finland trip ‘very worthwhile, opportunity to learn’ about DGR science
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, was among the South Bruce and other municipal officials, and community group representatives, who travelled to Finland on a Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO)-sponsored trip to view that country’s facility for spent nuclear fuel.
IN PHOTOS: Pickin’ By The Pond 2023 an ‘outstanding’ success
Cargill’s Pickin’ By The Pond country music festival, July 7-9, got rave reviews, for everything but the weather. And even that didn’t keep people from enjoying the great music and camaraderie in one of the prettiest (albeit on Saturday, one of the soggiest) parks around.
Bruce County green lights third-party review of Durham Street bridge project
James Lang, Brockton’s deputy mayor, filling in for Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, asked for and received a clear statement that the third-party review of the Durham Street bridge project would definitely include a north location for a replacement bridge.
Province announces intention to build new nuclear development at Bruce Power
TIVERTON – A series of announcements last week made clear the province’s long-term commitment to nuclear energy, and Bruce County will play a key role in that commitment.
Shaw: Hospital staffing issues ‘not a recruitment problem’
Nancy Shaw, CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, responded to a question during the board meeting that followed the annual general meeting in Cargill on June 28 about ER closures by saying that SBGHC continues recruitment efforts.
Wayne McLeod steps down from Elmwood Fire Department
The annual Elmwood Fireman’s Breakfast was Wayne McLeod’s last as deputy chief of the fire department. He’s stepping down after more than 45 years.
SMART a key service for vulnerable residents
Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) is getting back to pre-COVID numbers, said Stephan Labelle, manager.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre has a new board chair
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s board of directors has a new chair.
County to discuss third-party review of Durham Street bridge project
Bruce County council’s transportation and environmental services committee will consider a recommendation on July 6 regarding the Durham Street bridge project.
Brockton celebrates Canada Day with traditional party in Centennial Park
Brockton celebrated Canada Day in style, back in Centennial Park for the first time since before COVID.
To boldly go where no one has gone before…
The loss of the sub Titan, and the five people aboard, during a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic, has raised a lot of questions about the commercialization of what many regard as the grave of the more than 1,500 people who lost their lives when the ship sank in 1912.
Vaping a growing concern for Grey Bruce Public Health
A presentation by Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, on the Tobacco Enforcement Diversion Program, provided an overview of the health unit’s Smoke-Free Ontario Act school offence reporting program.
Chepstow Lions Family Funfest Weekend draws 14 teams
The annual Lions Family Funfest Weekend at the end of June – this year, June 23, 24 and 25 – sees the population of the hamlet of Chepstow grow from a few hundred to thousands, as out-of-town family members come home for a great weekend.
