Bruce County council took the unusual action of voting contrary to a staff recommendation regarding a planning matter at the July 4 meeting.
Council endorses housing action plan focused on fostering environment to increase number and affordability of homes
Claire Dodds, commissioner of community development, together with colleagues Tina Metcalfe, director of human resources; Jack Van Dorp, manager of land use, planning and development; and Tania Dickson, housing services manager, presented Bruce County’s housing action plan to council at the July 4 m
Bruce County council endorses key documents that provide framework for reconciliation with local Indigenous communities
Bruce County council held a special council meeting on July 4 that formalizes a historic milestone in the relationship between the county, and the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and the Saugeen First Nation, collectively known as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
Update provided on safety and well-being plan
Alexis Cook, co-ordinator of Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Planning (CSWBP) committee, presented Bruce County council with an update on what’s happened over the past year, and key priorities for the coming year.
Security concerns evident at SGBHC’s annual meeting
The 26th annual meeting of South Bruce Grey Health Centre on June 26 was different from past meetings.
Walkerton’s celebration of the nation
Walkerton’s Centennial Park was a great place to celebrate Canada Day on July 1, with birthday cake, hotdogs, games, entertainment and loads of fun in the sun.
Pedal for Saugeen Hospice: cyclists invited to ‘pedal for a purpose, and make the journey count’
Pedal for Saugeen Hospice is a new event for cycling enthusiasts to “pedal for a purpose, and make the journey count.”
County unveils new sign in council chamber
The Bruce County council chamber has a new sign, indicative of a new vision for the county, as “a welcoming, innovative, and thriving community, committed to the well-being of current and future generations.”
Peabody prepares for special meeting of Bruce County Council
The agenda for the July 4 session of Bruce County council is different from usual, with a special meeting scheduled for the afternoon, following the morning’s regular long-term care and planning meeting.
A parka with shorts? Why not?
With the arrival of Canada Day, many of us muse about what it means to be Canadian.
New apartment building in East Ridge has plenty to offer
The new apartment building going up in East Ridge, Walkerton, the first of three, no longer looks like a construction site. The building has taken on the appearance of a building that will soon have people who call it home.
Margaret’s Mercantile to reopen in Cargill
The popular shop, operated by volunteers with the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Organization (CGSPO), has offered assorted local items from preserves and maple products to crafts, and has been housed in various buildings in Cargill.
Golf for Hospice a huge success
The June 18 Golf for Hospice event was a great success, despite the punishing heat, according to organizer Nancy Baillie.
Chepstow Funfest Weekend family fun at its finest despite weather
CHEPSTOW – Chepstow Funfest Weekend 2024 lived up to its “funfest” name despite weather…
Peabody wishes community a happy Canada Day
Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton and warden of Bruce County, wishes everyone a happy Canada Day, with the hope they get to spend quality time with family on the long weekend.
