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.
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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.
Walkerton tennis and pickleball court upgrades complete
The Municipality of Brockton has announced upgrades to the Walkerton Tennis Courts are now complete. New fencing, lighting, resurfacing, and the addition of three new pickleball courts were included in this project that started construction in summer 2023.
West Grey declares state of emergency over hospital service cuts
Mayor Kevin Eccles, in consultation with the West Grey emergency control group, has declared a state of emergency in the municipality effective May 28.
Rising food bank use is unsustainable
The word coming from Food Banks Canada is “unsustainable,” according to recent news about the report card on the number of Canadians using food banks.
You need a life jacket to operate a paddleboard? Police say yes
Officers aboard the Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit vessel patrolling Miller Lake in Northern Bruce Peninsula observed a paddleboarder without required safety equipment.
Chepstow Lions Club donate funds to various causes
Chepstow Lions Club donated funds to various causes on behalf of a dedicated group of volunteers…
Investment dollars fleeing Canada
Investors, it seems, are increasingly losing confidence in Canada and putting their money elsewhere.
FoodCycler program denied by Brockton council for another year
Brockton council at its May 21 meeting decided to once again refrain from participating in the FoodCyler pilot program, which is an initiative that aims to reduce waste going into landfill.
Superior Court awards $3.22 million in court costs to Saugeen First Nation
Ontario Superior Court Justice, the Honourable Susan Vella, ruled in favour of the Chippewas of Saugeen, awarding the reserve a substantial sum of $3.22 million for court costs, disbursements and HST
