Grey Bruce Public Health encourages residents and visitors to take steps to prevent tick bites while outdoors, particularly in locations where ticks typically live, such as in or near wooded or bushy areas, tall grass, or piles of leaves.
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DGR referendum online and telephone voting system awarded to Simply Voting
South Bruce Council awarded the 2024 Municipal By-Election – Question on the Ballot Internet and Telephone Voting Services RFP to Simply Voting in the amount of $14,000.
Downtown revitalization success ‘a good problem to have’
The May 14 meeting of South Bruce council included a report from Rhonda Niesen, economic development officer on a couple of initiatives that have the potential to attract a lot more shoppers to South Bruce – and keep them coming back.
Family Church presents relic of St. André during Friday mass
Holy Family Church in Hanover hosted a showing of a relic of St. André on May 14. The relic was brought to the church by Rev. Jomon Kalladanthyil of the Congregation of Holy Cross (COHC).
Medical Officer gives update on Healthy Babies program
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, provided the Grey-Bruce Public Health board of directors with an update on the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program. The update was aimed especially at those new to the board.
Why manufacturing matters
Made in China. It’s the label you see on most products sold in stores throughout the country. The odd time, you’ll see a product manufactured in some other country. But you almost never see a product that’s made here in Canada any longer.
Lecce announces changes to Ontario secondary school graduation requirements
TORONTO – Several changes to Ontario high schools will come into effect this fall.
Midwestern Newspapers’ June 6, 2024 turnbacks
2014 – Industrial wind turbines and preservation of agiruclutral land were the main talking points at an all-candidates meeting held in Listowel last week, were around 100 people attended the event as seven candidates for Perth-Wellington spoke to the issues facing the community.
Brucelea Haven participates in Walk for Alzheimer’s
Residents and 25 family and team members supported each other in Brucelea Haven long-term care home’s first Walk for Alzheimer’s, in support of the Alzheimer Society of Grey Bruce on May 22.
Bluewater District School Board launches strategic plan survey
Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) wants to hear from members of the public in setting the future direction of our local education system.
South Bruce transition to provincial recycling program raises questions of consumer vs. producer cost
South Bruce Council heard from Brad Whitelaw, project support at Continuous Improvement Fund, about information surrounding the transition of the Municipality of South Bruce to the Province of Ontario’s new blue box recycling program.
OFTR requests South Bruce by-law to include off-road motorcycles
The Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR) and the Bruce Peninsula Off Road Riders asked South Bruce Council at a May 28 meeting to update the municipality’s off-road policy to include off-road motorcycles.
Hanover Scouts hold bottle drive and barbecue
Everyone is invited to join the 5th Hanover Scout Troop for a day of fun, food, and community spirit at the group’s bottle drive and barbecue.
Holding removal recommended for Teeswater wedding venue
South Bruce Council received a recommendation that a by-law be approved to remove the H-Holding symbol from a property in Teeswater at a May 28 council meeting.
County seeks public input on budget
Bruce County has begun building the 2025 municipal budget and is eager to hear input from the public.
