A single chart said it all – emergency room statistics showed the increase in use that had been predicted, proving the need for redevelopment of South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Kincardine hospital, according to Bill Heikkila, during his report on KROC (Kincardine Redevelopment Oversight Committee).
Brockton council votes down motion supporting conservation authority
During the Feb. 6 meeting, Brockton council voted down a motion by Coun. Greg McLean requesting that the province reconsider the minister of natural resources and forestry’s directive regarding conservation authorities.
Paulette Peirol will be missed
Paulette Peirol, community development co-ordinator, passed away on Feb. 5. The municipal flag has been lowered to half-mast in her honour, and will be raised following her funeral at 2 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Brian E. Wood Funeral Home in Owen Sound.
Tree-mendous Valentine treat
The Bruce County Public Library partnered with creative Valentine’s card makers of all ages, to the delight of residents of local long-term care homes.
The Me Too movement has been quite an equalizer
The five were literally at the top of their game, as members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team.
Peabody: Brockton and county continue with ROMA delegations
The Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference may be over, but Brockton and Bruce County officials continue to meet with provincial representatives to continue work that started there.
Swamp tours to continue in 2024, with new event
Who would have thought a swamp could be so fascinating, and become a draw for tourism?
Legion holds Branch public speaking competition
WALKERTON – Sunday, Feb. 4 saw public speaking champions from eight local schools compete in the…
Consultant’s report puts rehabilitation back on the table for Durham St. bridge
Rehabilitation is back on the table for Walkerton’s Durham St. bridge.
Cell phone ban: not coming to a school near you
As of December 2023, Toronto District School Board was seriously toying with a ban on cell phones in schools. One has to wonder why. In theory, at least, Ontario has had such a ban since 2019.
Grey Bruce Board of Health: Board discusses report on addiction
Dr. Rim Zayed, physician consultant, presented a year-end report for 2023 on the opioid crisis – there’s a lot more going on than analyzing data to determine the the local drugs of choice are fentanyl and meth.
County asked to support bid for hosting 2026 IPM
A delegation representing the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo – the largest show of its kind in North America – was introduced to Bruce County council at the Feb. 1 meeting as bringing “very good news,” according to Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton).
Walkerton Junior Capitals win two out of three on the weekend
A busy, three-game weekend Feb. 2-4 put the Caps back in fourth position in the North Pollock Division standings.
Peabody: The people got what they wanted with the Durham St. bridge
Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, commented on news that rehabilitation is being looked at as a viable option for the Durham St. bridge.
Bruce County supports Clean Energy Frontier program but wants more ‘economic equity’ with Grey and Huron
Chad Richards, director of policy and partnerships with the Nuclear Innovation Institute, and John Peevers, director of community – media and economic development with Bruce Power, made a presentation to Bruce County council on the Clean Energy Frontier.
