Although over budget, South Bruce council voted to sign the tender for the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Centre (MCRC) hall renovation.
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South Bruce CLC hears reports on education, recreation, youth economic development studies
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) heard the results of three studies at its Aug. 18 meeting, held virtually via Zoom.
Teeswater lifeguards host tread-a-thon
Teeswater lifeguards (back row, left to right) Megan McDonald, Ethan Martin, Cole Brick (front row, left to right) Natalie Fischer, Hailey Miller, and Tristyn Brick are pictured treading water to raise money for pool equipment on Aug. 18. A by-donation barbecue was also hosted and the group fundrais
Capitals acquire Hannivan from Hanover
The Walkerton Capitals continue to shape their roster for the upcoming PJHL season, announcing the acquisition of Tayden Hannivan from the Hanover Barons last week.
Busy month for South Bruce Dairy Club
The past couple of weeks have been busy for the South Bruce Dairy Club, with the Lucknow Dairy 4-H Invitational on Aug. 1 and the final barn tour on Aug. 10.
Heritage Farm and Steam Show celebrates agricultural heritage in style
The Bruce County Heritage Association hosted its 27th Heritage Farm and Steam Show on the weekend – three full days of parades, auctions, musical entertainment, equipment demonstrations, food and all sorts of displays.
Flags at half-mast for former MPP Bill Murdoch
Bill Murdoch wasn’t your usual Member of Provincial Parliament.
Kids Can Play Bruce Grey Grant encourages youth access to recreation
The Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) invites charities and non-profit organizations across Grey and Bruce counties to submit grant applications for Kids Can Play Bruce Grey before Sept. 15.
Nuclear Innovation Institute’s Science in the Summer brings science to area children
As Luke McBride explained, this part of Ontario doesn’t have access to the colleges and universities that usually bring science displays and programs to elementary schools, public libraries and summer day camps.
September a busy month at Walkerton, Cargill libraries
The Bruce County Public Library branches in Walkerton and Cargill have plenty of activities planned for all ages in September.
Grey Bruce Public Health issues third opioid alert this month
The Grey Bruce Health Unit has issued its third opioid alert this month after receiving reports of five drug overdoses in the area within a five-day period.
Staffing issues at local hospital challenging, says Peabody
Mayor Chris Peabody drew attention to the update on the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) in the Aug. 23 council agenda, and commented, “It’s not so good.”
South Bruce candidate disqualified from municipal election
David Wood, a resident of Mildmay, thought that everything was in order when he submitted his nomination papers on May 5 for the municipal election.
Recruiting still an issue in long-term care
“If the human beings aren’t available … it’s not going to do us a whole lot of good.”
Brockton resolution calls on feds to ‘pause’ plans to reduce fertilizer use
As stated in the motion brought before Brockton council by Mayor Chris Peabody at the Aug. 23 meeting, cash crops are an extremely important part of the agricultural industry in Bruce County.
