The Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Working Group has drafted a new Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP). This draft MYAP covers a five-year period, from 2024-2029, and will replace the current MYAP from 2018.
HPPH reminding parents to update child’s immunization records to avoid potential school suspension
The immunization team at Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding parents to update their child’s immunization records. Nearly 2,900 records remain incomplete, down from the initial 5,100.
Be brave and try
“If you want to change, you have to be willing to be uncomfortable.”
GBPH encourages people to test their well water this spring
Grey-Bruce households that draw drinking water from wells and other private systems should test their water regularly to ensure it is safe to consume, as well water quality can change over time.
Paddyfest Pickleball Tournament
North Perth celebrated Paddyfest in a plethora of different ways this past weekend.
Irish Heritage Month in Walkerton
The Council of the Municipality of Brockton proclaimed March as Irish Heritage Month in the community.
Rural diaries tell the story of Bruce County’s past
On April 6, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is proud to host its annual Archives Awareness Week (April 2-6) event, this year highlighting the importance of rural diaries and what they can tell us about Bruce County’s past.
South Bruce OPP welcomes new detachment operations manager – Staff Sgt. Deb McClure
Staff Sgt. Deb McClure joined the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment on Jan. 2 of this year. She assumes responsibility for policing operations in three municipal contracts and two municipal non-contract locations.
Walkerton branch of the Bruce County Library hosting local artist Brenda Korell
The Art Wall at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch is very pleased to host local artist Brenda Korell. She has put together a special series called ‘Like a Culture Quilt” in celebration of International Women’s Day.
February unemployment rate decreases to 4.5 per cent
In February, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 4.5 per cent. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate increased by a 0.3 percentage point to 6.1 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Celebrate maple season April 6-7 during Maple Weekend
Maple syrup season is well underway for 2024 and producers are excited to welcome visitors and showcase the 2024 crop of maple syrup during the eighth annual Maple Weekend, April 6-7.
Ontario invests in women in sport’s The Next Play program
The Ontario government is investing up to $380,000 in Canadian Women & Sport’s The Next Play program to create more opportunities for girls to be active.
Fraser Institute ranks Ontario elementary schools
The Fraser Institute released its annual rankings of Ontario elementary schools, allowing parents to compare the academic performance of schools across the province.
$750K in provincial funding to support PC Connect operations
Roughly $749,000 from the province will support the ongoing operations of PC Connect.
St. Patrick’s Day a century ago
St. Patrick’s Day is marked on March 17 each year and is an opportunity for celebrating all things Irish. As seen in the accompanying postcard from Stratford-Perth Archives, the symbol of the day is the shamrock. This plant’s name comes from the Irish word ‘seamrog,’ which translates to mean ‘little
