The Bruce County human services department presented two reports to county council on Feb. 6 regarding assistance to children.
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Brockton looks to renegotiate agreement on airport cost-sharing
After being rebuffed in its suggestion that the three owners of the Saugeen Municipal Airport consider selling the site, the Council of the Municipality of Brockton is seeking to revisit the cost-sharing with fellow ownership partners Hanover and West Grey.
Bruce libraries booking appointments for community tax filing assistance program
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is returning to the Bruce County Public Library Branches for the 2025 tax season.
Police warn residents to be on the alert for scams
To date this year, South Bruce OPP have received 26 fraud-related reports, and are warning people to be cautious.
Property association looks to work with council
The Lake Rosalind Property Owners Association (LRPOA), representing 182 households around the waterway, is looking to work with the municipality to address issues its members are having.
Museum to host storm chaser for family day
This Family Day, Feb. 17, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre invites visitors of all ages to experience a day of nature-themed fun, with a variety of interactive activities and special presentations from storm chaser and photographer David T. Chapman.
January unemployment rate increases to 5.8%
In January, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region jumped to 5.8 per cent, also the biggest increase (+2 percentage points) across Ontario.
Love, Loss and What I Wore coming to Hanover Civic Theatre
Love, Loss and What I Wore, written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, follows a collection of stories by Ilene Beckerman, about the nostalgic power of women’s clothing.
New group now owns Foodmart, including previous owners
While local shoppers and neighbouring business owners have aired some concerns about the future of the Mildmay Foodmart, the owners of the business, including someone new coming to the table, have bright plans for the grocery store for the future.
County council receives update on Durham Street bridge weather delays impact timing, but project is on budget
Council received a report on the immediate repairs phase of the Durham Street bridge project.
County to share cost of court security, prisoner transport with Brockton
Bruce has joined a growing number of counties including Dufferin, Lambton and Oxford in taking on a portion of the financial responsibility for court security and prisoner transportation.
U18 Midget Rep win Parry Sound Bobby Orr tourney
On the weekend of Dec. 13-15 the South Bruce Blades U18 (Midget) rep team traveled to Parry Sound to play in the annual Bobby Orr “Hall of Fame” Tier 3 tournament.
Meridian donates groceries and cash donation to Walkerton Food Bank
Thanks to the generosity of members, staff and Meridian Commitment to Communities, Meridian was…
Local ERs seeing increased patient volumes
South Bruce Grey Health Centre has been seeing increased patient volumes. CEO Nancy Shaw made note of the situation in her report to the board of directors on Feb. 5.
County of Bruce named one of top employers in region
Bruce County has recently been recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario’s top employers in the 2025 regional ‘Canada’s Top 100 Employers’ competition.
