Council members of the Municipality of Brockton are still concerned about the increasing price of Ontario Provincial Police coverage despite a presentation from the Municipal Policing Bureau (MPB) of the OPP.
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Hanover Barons win 4-1 over Capitals
The Family Day matchup between the Walkerton Capitals and Hanover Barons ended in a 4-1 defeat for the Caps.
World Day of Prayer theme ‘I Made You Wonderful’
Kia Orana! (Hello!) Everyone is welcome to attend St. Joseph’s Catholic Church to celebrate World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 7.
Huron County Museum welcomes ground-breaking seminar on women’s health
Break the silence on this important phase of life by joining the Huron County Museum for “Navigating Menopause”, an engaging and informative evening that will help women learn how to thrive through this time in their lives.
Six candidates vie for Huron-Bruce provincial riding seat
Ontario voters are headed to the polls for a provincial election on Feb. 27. With the Feb. 13 deadline for filing nomination papers now past, voters in Huron-Bruce will have a six-candidate field to choose from when they mark their ballot.
Brockton to fly Irish flag
To honour Irish Heritage Month, the Celtic Academy Canada organization requested that an Irish flag be raised at the Brockton municipal office for the first week of March, which raised some questions at Brockton’s Feb. 11 council meeting.
United Way looking for committee volunteers
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking to add members to its Community Impact and Allocations Committee (CIAC) to help decide how the organization can respond to pressing needs across the region.
County and Women’s House hosting International Women’s Day event
Bruce County’s Business to Bruce and Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey are hosting their annual International Women’s Day event - Accelerate Action: Breaking Barriers and Building Businesses on March 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ainsdale Golf Course, south of Kincardine.
Bruce County to look at health care funding policy
Increasing numbers of funding requests for health care projects led Bruce County council to direct staff to create a health care funding policy.
Peabody: Notice of motion coming at meeting of Bruce County council
Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday that he and Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) will be bringing forward a notice of motion at Thursday’s meeting.
Ironmen secure win on Valentine’s Day against Goderich Flyers
The Wingham Ironmen grabbed the win over Goderich Flyers on Valentine’s Day, with a final score of 5 - 3.
Winter takes toll on South Bruce resources, public works equipment Heavy snowfall, drifting drains salt and sand reserves
South Bruce, alongside its neighbouring communities, is in the midst of a significant winter season that has strained supplies and equipment in South Bruce according to Public Works Manager of Operations Stu Moffat.
Candidates talk health care at Durham meeting
The Grey Bruce Health Coalition held an all-candidates meeting focusing on health care on Monday, Feb. 10, in Durham.
Winterfest set to return to Mildmay
The fifth annual Getränk Winterfest at Harley’s Pub and Perk will be held on Feb. 22 at the restaurant, showcasing local beer and spirits.
Evolving Entrepreneurs podcast features females in business
The Stratford Perth Centre for Business launched a new local initiative on Feb. 11. Evolving Entrepreneurship, a transformative podcast shines a spotlight on the resilient and resourceful female entrepreneurs who are shaping Stratford and beyond.
