The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has added a new fact sheet and resources on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water systems to its Drinking Water Resource Library.
Rural
Changes to Drainage Act could have positive long-term impact for local farmers
Recently announced changes to the Drainage Act could bring more drainage projects to life in Brockton.
Province supports agricultural and horticultural societies with additional funding
The Ontario government recently announced $1.1 million in additional funding to offer continued support for the province’s agricultural and horticultural societies impacted by COVID-19.
Final numbers in for 2020 municipal drain maintenance in Morris-Turnberry
Trevor Hallam, CAO of Morris-Turnberry, provided a report to council on July 20, telling them the final costs associated with the municipal drain maintenance for the municipality in 2020.
Toronto Zoo conducting bat research in South Bruce
Members of an elite group of field workers from the Toronto Zoo are monitoring bat activity in South Bruce to assess their population, health and breeding status.
Bruce County designates two invasive plants as local weeds
The county’s transportation and environmental services committee discussed what’s become an ongoing issue – invasive species of weeds.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week awards 13th annual prize to local vet
On June 12, the OVC Class of 2021 virtual veterinary oath ceremony took place. The GBFW committee was delighted to watch this ceremony and to announce that Dr. Heather Reinhardt is the recipient of the 2021 award.
Morris-Turnberry council approves rezoning to allow future residential development in Belgrave
A zoning bylaw amendment approved by council allows for future residential development in Belgrave.
Lisa Thompson named Ontario’s new agriculture minister
Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, former education minister and most recently, government and consumer services minister, has been named the new minister of agriculture.
Duncan encourages action to manage phragmites along Perth County roadways
On May 6, Coun. Matt Duncan encouraged Perth County council to support an initiative by the Township of The Archipelago to take action managing invasive phragmites along roadways.