BRUCE COUNTY - The week of May 25-29 brought the county a major step closer to having a new Official Plan (OP).
Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike
HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.
Time to end the stigma
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada. It was established in 1951 by the Canadian Mental Health Association to encourage people to seek help when needed, and to foster understanding.
Brockton’s draft zoning bylaw protects downtown, reduces red tape for residential development
WALKERTON - Brockton was set to hold its municipal-wide zoning bylaw review and statutory meeting on May 26, during the regular Brockton Council meeting.
Regional system transition, election raise questions at SVCA meeting
FORMOSA - While the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors dealt with a full agenda of regular business - including reports on not one but two flood events, final work resulting from the lightning strike on the Formosa office, tree planting and next year’s budget - discussion kept
Spring has been busy for SVCA’s flood forecasting and warning crew
FORMOSA - No one would disagree that this past winter was a challenging, cold, snowy one. That has meant a very busy spring for Jody Duncan, flood forecasting and warning co-ordinator, water resources department.
Bruce County Council sets priorities for advocacy efforts
WALKERTON - The county has been having a certain amount of success in its advocacy efforts at the federal and provincial levels.
Saugeen Municipal Airport announces lease signed for major new business
BROCKTON - The Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA) Commission announced in a press release that it has entered into a long-term land lease with Allin Aircraft Maintenance.
Council supports in principle plan to develop Saugeen Municipal Airport
WALKERTON - On May 12, Brockton passed a motion to support in principle the development concept and proposed airport uses “that comply with the Bruce County Official Plan” after consideration of a delegation from representatives of the Saugeen Municipal Airport on April 28.
Bridge cost overuns anticipated: Peabody
WALKERTON - The May 21 meeting of Bruce County council will be “massive” for Brockton, according to Mayor Chris Peabody.
Message in bottle renews Cargill tradition
CARGILL - This is a story that should begin with, “Once upon a time …”
To boldly go where no one has gone before – virus-free
The hantavirus scare in recent weeks brought back memories of how the COVID-19 pandemic got going – a cruise ship with sick people.
Updates to Durham Street Bridge, Pinkerton road on Bruce County agenda
WALKERTON - The May 21 meeting of Bruce County will include updates on two important projects, both located in Brockton – the Durham Street bridge project and Bruce Road 15 in Pinkerton.
County helps member municipalities make the most of their levy dollars
WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, Bruce County’s director of government relations, presented the third annual local investment report at the May 7 council meeting, detailing the county’s investment in local communities.
Brockton council briefs: School community tragedy remembered
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody opened the May 12 meeting of council with a statement urging everyone to remember the families who lost loved ones in a double tragedy a year ago, on May 23.
