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.”
‘We want the ER open’: Local group meets with MPPs to discuss service cuts at Walkerton, Chesley hospitals
A group of local citizens has gotten together for the sole purpose of getting the emergency departments at the Walkerton and Chesley hospitals open for full 24-hour service.
Brockton reports strong residential growth in 2021
Among the items on the agenda at Brockton’s first council meeting of the new year was a very encouraging report from the building and planning manager, Dieter Weltz.
Bruce County Library’s bookmobile project due to launch in 2022
Brooke McLean, director of the Bruce County Library, told Brockton council that the long-awaited bookmobile project is close to completion.
Victoria Jubilee Hall asks for $25,000 from municipality
A delegation consisting of Bob McCulloch, Henry Simpson and Robin Zettel presented the annual report on Victoria Jubilee Hall to council on Jan. 11.
Staff at Bruce County’s long-term care homes to follow provincial regulations
Mayor Chris Peabody, who chairs the county’s long-term care board of management, raised an issue at last week’s meeting of Bruce County council meeting regarding staffing.
