Michael Barrett, CEO of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC), provided the board with an update on what’s happening regarding getting the hospitals in Walkerton and Chesley back up to where they can provide full service in their emergency departments instead of closing overnight.
32 new long-term care beds announced for Hanover
The local long-term care sector got a boost with the announcement of 32 new beds for The Village Seniors’ Community, a new long-term care home being built in Hanover close to Hanover and District Hospital.
Court decides against Bruce County in Krug trust matter
A decision by Justice G. D. Lemon (a public document available at the courthouse in Walkerton) has been made regarding use of the Krug trust by the County of Bruce.
Draft plan of subdivision presented for Walker Hill Development Inc.
Coreena Smith, Bruce County’s senior development planner, presented a report on Walker Hill Development Inc.
Peabody commends health unit volunteers, paramedics for success of vaccination clinics
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday that the vaccine mandate at Bruce County’s long-term care homes in Walkerton and Wiarton has been extended, from Jan. 28 to March 14.
‘Skaters away – glide, glide and sway’
The skating oval in Lobies Park has been blessed with ideal weather – cold, even when the sun shines – and skaters from all over the area have been enjoying the sport in the scenic beauty of the park. Here, Quinn Overgaard of Hanover and Mckinleigh Voisin of Lucan take a moment away from the fun to
Friends of Walkerton Hospital group have meeting with hospital CEO, local MPPs
The Friends of the Walkerton Hospital group achieved one key goal – a meeting with South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) CEO Michael Barrett, and MPPs Lisa Thompson (Huron-Bruce) and Bill Walker (Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound).
Brockton sets target of four per cent increase for 2022 budget
Brockton is looking at a 6.8 per cent budget increase in its draft 2022 budget.
Pine River Cheese to reopen this summer
A piece of welcome news was on the agenda of the Jan. 17 meeting of Huron-Kinloss council – the return of Pine River Cheese.
Couture acclaimed 2022 chair of Saugeen Conservation
Maureen Couture of Kincardine has been acclaimed chair of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority for another term, during the Jan. 20 annual meeting.
SMART benefits from provincial Gas Tax funding
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker and Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson announced in a recent press release that the Ontario government is providing a total of $1,086,837 to support the expansion and improvement of public transit services in multiple local municipalities.
Bruce County adds flex posts to traffic calming ‘toolbox’
In his final report to Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee on Jan. 20, Miguel Pelletier, who is retiring at the end of the month, recommended approval of a new traffic calming measure.
Brockton looks at reducing 6.8 per cent budget increase
Mayor Chris Peabody spent the hours prior to Tuesday night’s council meeting in budget deliberations with council and senior staff.
Winter wonderland
Whether you enjoy skiing, skating or careening down a hill backwards on a flying saucer, recent snow turned Brockton into a winter wonderland. The Lobies Park skating oval and cross-country ski trail have been getting a lot of use, and the Centennial Park hill is a local favourite.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre has action plan to restore services in Walkerton, Chesley
“We have an action plan,” said Michael Barrett, CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC). “Now we have to see results.”
