Consultant Carol De Rosie addressed Bruce County council’s executive committee at the April 21 meeting on the matter of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) nursing shortage.
Integrity commissioner presents report at Brockton council meeting
It’s a busy time for Brockton, reflected in a full agenda at Tuesday night’s council meeting.
PLAY REVIEW: After a two-year delay, ‘Four Weddings and an Elvis’ hits the Victoria Jubilee Hall stage
It was worth the wait. Two years ago, County Towne Players were two weeks away from their dress rehearsal for the comedy Four Weddings and an Elvis by Nancy Frick.
Walkerton pilot has trespassing charge thrown out
Pilot Phil Englishman has had the latest charge of trespassing at Saugeen Municipal Airport thrown out.
Grey-Bruce MOH: Higher COVID numbers not reflected in hospitalizations
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health (MOH) for Grey-Bruce, commented on the COVID-19 situation during the April 22 meeting of the board of health.
Walkerton hospital ER set to reopen on May 9
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) announced Tuesday that the emergency department in Walkerton will resume 24-hour service, effective Monday, May 9.
South Bruce OPP presents annual report to Huron-Kinloss Township
South Bruce OPP detachment commander Krista Miller presented the 2021 year-end review to Huron-Kinloss council at the April 4 meeting.
Grey Bruce Health Unit presents 2022 budget: county portion remains unchanged
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, presented the 2022 budget to Bruce County council at the April 7 meeting.
Unique Easter display
The Paisley Pharmacy had a charming and unique Easter display in the front window – an enchanting mechanical rendition of how the Easter Bunny might operate his Easter egg factory. Children loved it but it was the adults who were truly fascinated.
Mayor optimistic about attracting nuclear suppliers to Brockton
Mayor Chris Peabody said he’ll be attending Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County council’s planning meeting electronically – he’s been isolating at his cottage, having returned from last week’s Good Roads conference in Toronto, and the meeting of the Canadian Nuclear Association in Ottawa with COVID.
Ronald Oscar Seifried sentenced to five years in prison
Ronald Oscar Seifried, 60, of West Grey was sentenced in Walkerton Superior Court on April 11 to five years in prison in the Jan. 4, 2019 death of Steven Berfelz, 53.
Brockton to host volunteer recognition event June 23
The municipality will host an in-person volunteer recognition event at the Cargill Community Centre on Thursday, June 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided, as well as live musical entertainment.
Easter egg hunt in Elmwood draws crowds
The Easter egg hunt on Saturday, put on by the Elmwood Chamber of Commerce and the Murray Emke family, had a bit of everything.
It takes a community to help an athlete
Melissa McKie is a single mom (four plus one) and a full-time paramedic working for Bruce County. She’s been competing in triathlons for many years and has set some major goals for herself this year – five triathlons between June and September.
Council decides future of historic Walkerton Armoury Building
Following a lengthy meeting in closed session during the April 12 meeting, Brockton council has directed staff to prepare a bylaw declaring the Armoury Building surplus to the needs of the municipality, and to accept the report on the building for information purposes.
