South Bruce council directed staff to take another look at reserves to potentially reduce the 2024 tax rate, following discussion during the Feb. 13 council meeting.
Saugeen Conservation: Public will have access to water quality and flood data through SVCA website
FORMOSA – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors got an advance look at a new tool that will soon be made available to the public on the SVCA website.
Concession 10 in South Bruce part of Durham Street bridge truck detour south route
Adam Stanley, director of transportation and environmental services for Bruce County, and Chris Clark, lead consultant with Triton Engineering Services Ltd., attended the Feb. 13 meeting of South Bruce council to provide an update on the alternate truck routes now in use until repairs can be done to
Walkerton Firefighters defeated South Bruce OPP in Battle of the Badges
The Walkerton Firefighters defeated the South Bruce OPP 4-1 in the Battle of the Badges Family Day matchup on Feb. 19.
South Bruce has no plans to install EV charging stations
South Bruce has decided to put any plans for electric vehicle charging stations on hold for the time being.
Family affair at Brockton Family Day events
With horse-drawn sleigh rides, the opportunity to climb into various emergency vehicles, the chance to visit with St. John Ambulance therapy dogs, go skating, watch the Walkerton Firefighters defeat South Bruce OPP 4-1 in the Battle of the Badges, and top it off with a game between the Walkerton Cap
County diverts heavy truck traffic from Durham Street bridge in Walkerton
Please take notice that Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services department is implementing two alternate truck routes (ATR) effective Friday, Feb. 16 related to the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton.
Use of county’s homelessness sheltering up 500 per cent over last five years
The number speaks volumes – a 500 per cent increase in use of Bruce County’s homelessness sheltering services over the past five years.
Peter and Jo-Anne Carter launch raffle to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society
When Peter Carter stepped back from his annual fundraising walk for the Alzheimer Society, people told him he’d miss it.
South Bruce council approves rezoning, OP amendment for 176-unit residential development
A Mildmay development of 176 condominium units in a range of formats, from single-detached to apartments, is a step closer, following the Feb. 13 meeting of South Bruce council.
Brockton mourns the loss of longtime mayor David Thomson
Mayor Chris Peabody served his first term of office in 2000, with longtime mayor David Thomson at the helm.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre: Nursing shortage continues to cause temporary ER closures
South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Nancy Shaw reported at the Feb. 7 board meeting that staffing pressures continue, as they do right across the province.
Brockton schedules third budget meeting
When all was said and done, council decided not enough was said or done regarding the 2024 budget.
Brockton Fire Department presents year-end report for Walkerton response calls
The Feb. 6 meeting of Brockton council included the 2023 annual report of the Brockton Fire Dept. for Walkerton, presented by Chief Chris Wells.
Durham Street bridge: County commended for plan that would keep Walkerton downtown open
Adam Stanley, Bruce County’s director of transportation and environmental services, and Chris Clark, engineer with Triton Engineering Services Ltd., outlined for Brockton council the most recent information on the possibility of rehabilitating the Durham Street bridge.
