F.E. Madill Librarian Anne Guay held a Living Library project at the high school on Feb. 28 to connect students with individuals in their community with whom they would not usually have the chance to interact.
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Peabody holds meeting with MPP Rick Byers on long-term care
BRUCE COUNTY – Chris Peabody, warden of Bruce County, met with Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP and parliamentary assistant to the finance minister, Rick Byers, on Tuesday, March 12.
Area nursing shortages continue to be an issue
SOUTH BRUCE-GREY – The March 6 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s board of directors had little that was new regarding the ongoing temporary ER closures, especially in Durham and Chesley.
Bruce County supports SOIC vision, but wants ‘more collaborative’ terms of reference
BRUCE COUNTY – James Scongack, Bruce Power’s chief development officer and executive vice-president, made two presentations to Bruce County council on March 7. The first was on the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC); the second was an update on the Bruce C project.
International Women’s Day event in Chesley inspiring, entertaining
The theme of the International Women’s Day event, put on by Business to Bruce and Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey on March 7 at the Klages Mill and Garden in Chesley, was “Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment.”
Dean Leifso to chair joint council meeting on airport
A joint meeting of the councils of Brockton, West Grey and Hanover has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Elmwood Community Centre, to discuss the Saugeen Municipal Airport.
Immediate repairs needed to Durham Street bridge, whatever the final option
The much-anticipated final report of the third-party review on the Durham Street bridge project came before Bruce County council on March 7.
IPM 2026 begins to take shape during volunteer meeting
BRUCE COUNTY – The decision to change the March 8 meeting for International Plowing Match and…
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.
Paddyfest concert to host local rising talent Owen Riegling
With Paddyfest festivities well underway this week, Listowel is set to host Mildmay native and rising country star Owen Riegling Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Howick updates procedural bylaw, embarks on new strategic plan development
Council updated its procedural bylaw to streamline meetings and reduce the use of paper at the Feb. 20 meeting.
County passes 2024 municipal budget with 5.54% levy increase
The County of Huron council passed its annual municipal budget on March 6, totalling $52,826,607, resulting in a 5.54 per cent levy increase for 2024.
County says ‘no’ to reduced speed limit in Kurtzville
Last fall, the Municipality of North Perth pleaded to Perth County to reduce speed limits in Kurtzville and increase traffic calming elements.
Brockton Deputy Mayor James Lang abruptly resigns
In the closing minutes of the regular council meeting on March 5, Deputy Mayor James Lang announced his resignation, effective immediately.
CLC hears summary of Safety and the Natural Environment Studies and Peer Reviews
SOUTH BRUCE – Senior Environmental Planner from the GHD Peer Review Team, Ian Dobrindt, presented…