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Bruce County Museum and Archives holds Truth and Reconciliation events
The Bruce County Museum and Archives held several events and activities in September aimed at creating public awareness and opportunities for education, and to honour the thousands of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children across Canada forced to attend residential and day schools.
Manitoba’s new premier to tackle health-care crisis
Manitoba’s newly elected premier, Wab Kinew, has stated in interviews that the people of his province voted for health care when they cast their ballots. He identified the shortage of health-care professionals and related problems as the most important issue his province, and in fact, the entire cou
Bruce County to set aside funds for health care reserve
Health care may be a provincial responsibility, but health-care facilities are increasingly turning to local municipalities and counties with requests for financial support for a variety of projects.
Peabody: ‘Good news’ for Brockton about ER closures
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has “good news” for local communities hit hard by frequent emergency room closures.
Ashley Kestner crowned senior ambassador for Little Royal Fair
The 2022-23 Little Royal Fair ambassador Hayden Oberle and junior ambassador Callie Leifso passed on their crowns to this year’s ambassadors, Ashley Kestner – senior ambassador, and Rachel Holm – junior ambassador.
Short-term solution to ER closures announced at SBGHC board meeting
Nancy Shaw, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) CEO, had some positive news for the board of directors during the Oct. 4 meeting, about the ongoing staffing shortage.
Back to the drawing board for Bruce County’s development charges bylaw
The draft development charges bylaw has been referred back to staff for additional work in a very close vote.
Brockton to increase fees and charges for 2024
Council approved the proposed 2024 fees and charges, but not without discussion.
Volunteers at Brockton Community Church serve up traditional Thanksgiving dinner to those in need
Volunteers at Brockton Community Church served a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner, complete with pie for dessert, to approximately 40 people on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
Housing imbalance needs to be fixed
Most headlines over the past weeks have dealt with some aspect of the cost of housing – the mess with the Ford government and the Greenbelt, how various cities are dealing with homeless encampments, and the changing definition of “affordable.”
Federal offender arrested in Walkerton
A federal offender who had been unlawfully at large was apprehended in Walkerton on Sept. 27 on a Canada-wide warrant.
Peabody continues to prioritize housing
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and mayor of Brockton, is anticipating a close vote on Thursday when the revised draft development charges (DC) bylaw comes before council.
Pickin’ by the Pond honoured with plaque by Hall of Fame
The Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame thanked Cargill’s Pickin’ by the Pond committee for its $1,155 donation by presenting a plaque for display at the community centre. An identical plaque will be on display at the Hall of Fame.
Bruce County discusses possibility of cycling trail connecting Walkerton and Hanover
There’s a possibility of a cycling trail connecting Walkerton and Hanover at some future time, according to the county’s new trails master plan.
