As Ontario continues to reopen and lift restrictions, Bruce County would like to remind residents and businesses that county administration buildings in Walkerton, Kincardine, Port Elgin, and Wiarton, as well as the Bruce County Public Library branches, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and the Bruc
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SVCA advises property owners to go to municipality first when they need an approval
When you want to build on a piece of property, do you go to the conservation authority first or the municipal planning office (or in Bruce, the county)?
401 Cayley St. residents returning to building
Residents have been returning to 401 Cayley St., Walkerton as repairs are completed.
Bruce County council discusses vaccination status of long-term care home staff
County Coun. Chris Peabody, Brockton, who chairs the county’s long-term care homes committee of management, concluded last week’s meeting by thanking the 15 county employees who were redeployed to both Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven during the month of February.
Brockton council updated on hospital staffing situation
Mayor Chris Peabody said he’s pleased to learn that agency nurses are filling some important gaps at South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC).
SBGHC to begin reintroducing acute care beds at Chesley hospital
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) will begin gradually reintroducing acute care beds at the Chesley hospital.
‘Some of the numbers for violent crime are concerning’
Inspector Krista Miller, South Bruce OPP, presented the 2021 year-end report to Brockton council March 8.
Ribbon Skirt Project Comes to the Huron County Museum
The Huron County Museum is very pleased to host The Ribbon Skirt Project: Creating & Gifting a Cultural Connection, a collection of more than 215 ribbon skirts which will be on display throughout the museum from March 12 to April 10, 2022.
Bruce County announces appointment of new CAO
Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Derrick Thomson as the new chief administrative officer (CAO), effective April 18.
Bruce County celebrates International Women’s Day
On Thursday, March 10, Bruce County communities came together to celebrate International Women’s Day through a virtual event hosted in partnership by Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey (WHSBG) and Bruce County’s Business to Bruce program to support Women’s House.
Bervie Women’s Institute donates to paramedic services
Bruce County paramedic services would like to thank the Bervie Women’s Institute for their generous donation of 32 fidget muffs and quilts that will support Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.
GBHU resuming routine school immunization clinics
As the pandemic situation continues to improve and public health measures lift, the Grey Bruce Health Unit (GBHU) is resuming elementary school immunization clinics for routine vaccinations.
Rotary Club conducts draw
The Rotary Club of Walkerton conducted its sixth draw of the lottery series on March 10, with Brian Flach (pictured) having the honours of drawing the winning tickets. Winners were March Waechter, Diane Keip and Lee Vandenasson ($1,000), Dave and Jean Schaus ($500), Paul Waechter ($300), Chris Moore
Brockton council requests MZO to expedite housing, business developments
The Municipality of Brockton is requesting a special Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to help facilitate the development of over 500 housing units, including senior’s housing and apartments, and additional employment lands in the East Ridge business pa
Future of Walkerton’s Armoury Building uncertain – municipality seeks RFPs
For Bobbi-Jo Moran, it’s time to update the dream.