BROCKTON - In an interview Tuesday, prior to the Brockton council meeting, Mayor Chris Peabody described the meeting agenda as filled with “good news.”
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RBC Foundation donates $750,000 to support nurses in Listowel and surrounding areas
The RBC Foundation recently announced a $750,000 donation to support local and regional nurses, including nurses in Listowel, at a critical time.
Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce hosts 33rd annual golf tournament
GREY-BRUCE - This is the 33rd year for the Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce annual golf tournament.
‘Massive’ measles outbreak puts elimination status at risk: MOH
At its recent meeting on May 9, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health discussed the latest news on the measles outbreak in the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report.
Local diploma programs, financial assistance designed to attract early childhood educators
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County is “proud to collaborate” with Georgian College and Fanshawe College to support the recruitment and retention of a high-quality early years workforce, county officials state in a press release.
Saugeen Hospice approaches hospital board to ‘work together’
BRUCE-GREY - The May 7 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors opened with a presentation by Ken Brown and Chuck Bouillion of Saugeen Hospice Inc.
Agreement with paramedics resolved
BRUCE COUNTY - A decision by the Arbitration Board dated April 16, 2025, has resolved the outstanding matter of the collective agreement between the County of Bruce, and Local 250 of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (paramedics).
Artist Diane Chambers showcases artwork on library art wall this May
WALKERTON - The Bruce County Public Library, Walkerton Branch, welcomes Bruce County artist Diane Chambers to the Walkerton Art Wall for the month of May.
New water, wastewater agreement finally sealed
After six years of negotiations, the Township of North Huron and the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, two districts that share several services, have finally reached a cross-border agreement regarding water and sewer hookups.
North Perth given funds for public transit assessment
LISTOWEL - North Perth is not alone in the realization of local transit challenges, as it was granted funding from the federal government in coalition with the Town of St. Marys to conduct a joint public transit needs assessment.
Local DEI committee recommends mandatory training for council
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee has requested that not only the Municipality of North Perth, but also the Province of Ontario, make DEI training mandatory for all members of council.
The Un-credible Trump
Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.
Local conservation leader breaks new ground on provincial board
For the first time ever, a Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) member will have a seat on the Conservation Ontario Executive Board.
We cannot overlook our own issues
The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.
