There’s still a lot of summer left, to enjoy all sorts of activities including kayaking down the beautiful Saugeen River.
O’Donnell: BGCDSB ‘excited to welcome back students’
Gary O’Donnell, director of education for the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board, said he’s excited to be welcoming students and family members back for a normal school year.
Food bank receives donation from Second Hand Rose
Marilyn Grubb, left, and Mary Busey, right, present a giant cheque for $2,000 from the Second Hand Rose shop to Maryanne Buehlow, for the Walkerton and District Food Bank.
Peabody: County begins fall season with a full agenda
After a fairly slow summer, Bruce County council is beginning the fall season on Sept. 7 with a packed agenda.
Brockton councillor calls for measures to make pedestrians safer at busy intersection
With the replacement of the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton a couple of years away, local council isn’t putting the safety of pedestrians on the back burner.
Municipality increases rate for reimbursing employees for mileage
It’s been 11 years since the last increase in the municipal mileage allowance. A proposal came before council at the Aug. 29 meeting to adjust the rate from the current 50 cents per kilometre, to the Canada Revenue Agency recommended rate of 68 cents.
Council opts for one accessible parking spot in front of post office
Council has selected the option that will see one accessible parking space at the post office moved to a new location where the sidewalk is sloped.
Brockton council hears presentation from integrity commissioner on municipal roles and responsibilities
Brockton council got a detailed update on municipal roles and responsibilities, during a presentation by integrity commissioner John Mascarin of Aird & Berlis LLP.
Children riding the school bus for the first time get introduction to safety
The Student Transportation Service Consortium of Grey Bruce has introduced the First Rider program school bus safety training.
We need more housing options, not just more housing
The furor over the Ontario government’s Greenbelt mess has generated a lot of news stories, and more than a few opinion pieces, most of which are offered from an expert’s point of view.
Bluewater board completes busy summer of upgrades to several schools
It isn’t only students who are starting the new school year on Tuesday, Sept. 5 with a fresh, new look. They’ll find many of their schools also look at least a bit different when they return to class – everything from a general sprucing-up and cleaning, to major renovation work.
Are we finally listening to climate change warnings?
Most of us have been reacting with shock and horror at news and photos of the devastating forest fires in British Columbia and the North West Territories.
Temporary emergency room closures at local hospitals continue
Additional temporary emergency room closures were announced last week for South Bruce Grey Health Centre.
The sky’s the limit with Kids Fly at SMA Day
Kids and airplanes – it’s an unbeatable combination, especially when you add sunshine, snacks and a lot of volunteers focused on making sure the kids have a great time.
Peabody says he’s not giving up on proposal for two police boards
Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview prior to the Aug. 29 council meeting that he won’t give up on effort to get better representation on the local police services board.
