CAO Lori Wolfe introduced Adam McGaw to Perth County council during its Feb. 15 meeting. McGaw joins the county in the role of Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) from the Ontario Ministry of Health, and previously from the Ontario Ministry of Children and Social Services.
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County writes off $36K in unpaid fines last year
Perth County council approved writing off over $36,000 in unpaid fines at its Feb. 15 meeting.
Council wants to shave more off 2024 operating budget
South Bruce council directed staff to take another look at reserves to potentially reduce the 2024 tax rate, following discussion during the Feb. 13 council meeting.
Saugeen Conservation: Public will have access to water quality and flood data through SVCA website
FORMOSA – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors got an advance look at a new tool that will soon be made available to the public on the SVCA website.
Concession 10 in South Bruce part of Durham Street bridge truck detour south route
Adam Stanley, director of transportation and environmental services for Bruce County, and Chris Clark, lead consultant with Triton Engineering Services Ltd., attended the Feb. 13 meeting of South Bruce council to provide an update on the alternate truck routes now in use until repairs can be done to
Midwestern Newspapers receives 16 provincial award nominations, Feb. 13
The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) announced the finalists for its 2023 Better Newspapers Competition awards on Feb. 13, with Midwestern Newspapers receiving 16 nominations across a number of categories.
MC AGM hears from several guest speakers, partners in collaboration
The Maitland Conservation (MC) Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on Feb. 14 at the Wroxeter Community Hall, saw several presentations by various partners that MC collaborated with in 2023.
SBGHC’s Durham hospital emergency room to close overnight starting March 10
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) announced last week that the emergency department at the Durham hospital will be closed overnight starting Sunday, March 10 for an extended period, due to nursing shortages.
South Bruce has no plans to install EV charging stations
South Bruce has decided to put any plans for electric vehicle charging stations on hold for the time being.
‘My heart is very much still in Listowel’
Despite all the success, the accolades and the fame, Jared Keeso remains grounded. It’s simply the way he was brought up, and it’s the way he’ll always be.
County diverts heavy truck traffic from Durham Street bridge in Walkerton
Please take notice that Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services department is implementing two alternate truck routes (ATR) effective Friday, Feb. 16 related to the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton.
Bruce Stainton, Green Team honoured at BIA AGM
WINGHAM – Bruce Stainton received a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wingham BIA…
County awards $2,500 to three local recipients through grant program
As directed by staff, council passed a motion and bylaw on Feb. 15 to award $2,500 each to the Huron Perth Agricultural Science Centre; United Way Perth-Huron; and Stratford Summer Music.
Use of county’s homelessness sheltering up 500 per cent over last five years
The number speaks volumes – a 500 per cent increase in use of Bruce County’s homelessness sheltering services over the past five years.
Maitland Conservation AGM celebrates partnerships and collaboration across watershed
Maitland Conservation (MC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Feb. 14 at the Wroxeter Community Hall, with several local dignitaries in attendance to celebrate partnerships and collaborations across the watershed, observe staff milestones and elect the 2024 board of directors.