Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, presented the 2022 budget to Bruce County council at the April 7 meeting.
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Tocheri retiring as Hanover CAO
Effective Aug. 31, Hanover’s CAO Brian Tocheri will be retiring.
Mayor optimistic about attracting nuclear suppliers to Brockton
Mayor Chris Peabody said he’ll be attending Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County council’s planning meeting electronically – he’s been isolating at his cottage, having returned from last week’s Good Roads conference in Toronto, and the meeting of the Canadian Nuclear Association in Ottawa with COVID.
Ronald Oscar Seifried sentenced to five years in prison
Ronald Oscar Seifried, 60, of West Grey was sentenced in Walkerton Superior Court on April 11 to five years in prison in the Jan. 4, 2019 death of Steven Berfelz, 53.
High prices, low inventory lead to strong March home sales
Local home sale prices continue to set records.
Brockton to host volunteer recognition event June 23
The municipality will host an in-person volunteer recognition event at the Cargill Community Centre on Thursday, June 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided, as well as live musical entertainment.
It takes a community to help an athlete
Melissa McKie is a single mom (four plus one) and a full-time paramedic working for Bruce County. She’s been competing in triathlons for many years and has set some major goals for herself this year – five triathlons between June and September.
Council decides future of historic Walkerton Armoury Building
Following a lengthy meeting in closed session during the April 12 meeting, Brockton council has directed staff to prepare a bylaw declaring the Armoury Building surplus to the needs of the municipality, and to accept the report on the building for information purposes.
Brockton council defers decision on future of Walkerton BIA
Council has accepted, with regret, the resignations of four members of the Walkerton Business Improvement Area board of directors.
General manager no longer with SMART
Roger Cook, longtime general manager of Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), is no longer with the organization.
BGCDSB trustees approve Equity Action Plan
In the fall of 2021, a committee was established to develop an Equity Action Plan for the local Catholic school board.
Hop to it! Children celebrate with the Easter Bunny
Crowds of local residents “hopped on by” to visit the Easter Bunny and enjoy treats and games at the Sacred Heart Church parking lot on Saturday, April 9, courtesy of the local Optimist Club.
Bruce Power donates $15K towards Bruce County library’s bookmobile
Bruce County Public Library would like to thank Bruce Power for their generous donation of $15,000 towards the bookmobile campaign.
SBGHC first in Canada to use digital CPR training program
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is leading the way in Canada with the launch of the RQI (Resuscitation Quality Improvement) program.
Rotary Club of Walkerton to present Ukraine president with prestigious award
The Rotary Club of Walkerton has plans to present Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a prestigious award, the Paul Harris Fellow.