Bruce County’s director of transportation and environmental services, Adam Stanley, presented an update on the Durham Street bridge project to Brockton council on April 9.
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Council approves road closures for Character Run, Teddy Bear Play Day and Water festival
Although council ultimately approved the requested road closures for three local events, there was a lengthy discussion about the proposed Character Run route.
Museum artifact deaccessioning process being carried out in six phases
Community Engagement Coordinator Denise Lockie provided an update to North Huron Council on the progress of the ongoing deaccessioning project of artifacts on display at the North Huron Museum before its closing.
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2014 – Council moves ahead with funding requests for future Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Cannabis Xpress chain fined $200,000
In an April 8 news release, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) stated it has issued an order of monetary penalty totaling $200,000 to the licensed operator of the Cannabis Xpress chain of cannabis retail stores, which operates a Wingham location, for alleged violations of Ontario’s
Two arrested after violent struggle with police
At 8:37 a.m. Saturday morning, Hanover police responded to a report of two people sleeping in a vehicle parked at an apartment complex in the 100 block of 11th Avenue in Hanover.
Perth County gets more information about Milverton Subdivision
Perth County council received more information about a planned subdivision south of Milverton at the April 4 meeting.
County’s updated homelessness plan on pause at province’s request
There was a certain amount of frustration expressed at the April 4 meeting of Bruce County council, regarding an information item on the county’s housing and homelessness plan.
Work to begin in May on Durham Street bridge project
Council has approved the transfer of funds to pay for immediate repairs to the Durham Street bridge.
Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team aims to enhance health care recruitment by highlighting camp opportunities
The Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team (HPA-OHT) is exploring opportunities for increased health-care workforce development, particularly locally in rural and remote areas of the region.
CLC reviews past, ongoing and future engagement initiatives
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) reviewed past, ongoing, and future engagement initiatives that the Municipality of South Bruce has undertaken regarding the Nuclear Waste Management Organizations (NWMO) plan for used nuclear fuel.
Council chooses status quo in ward boundary decision
Despite allocating $55,000 to retain the services required for a ward boundary review in 2021, North Perth council opted to keep the current electoral system with a vote of 7-3.
Perth County mourns the loss of local paramedic
In a statement from Perth County Warden Rhonda Ehgoetz, it was explained that a local paramedic lost their life in a snowboarding accident.
County gets information on military training exercise ‘Trillium Venture’
Maj. Paul Pickering of 31 Canadian Brigade Group addressed Bruce County council on April 4 about an upcoming training exercise that will take place in the area.
Municipal Support Services Inc. to assume some bylaw/animal control in North Huron
Director of Public Works for North Huron, Gregg Furtney, presented a report to council regarding bylaw enforcement and animal control in the township, seeking authorization to outsource some of the duties.