MPP Lisa Thompson (Huron-Bruce) became Ontario’s new minister of rural affairs when her former agriculture, food and rural affairs position was split into two during last week’s Ontario cabinet shuffle.
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Police Report: Two Brockton residents face weapons and drug charges
A traffic stop in Hanover led to a several charges being laid against two Brocckton residents.
Local resolution endorsed for annual meeting of Local Public Health Agencies
A local resolution has been proposed and endorsed by the board for consideration at the annual general meeting of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) on June 6.
OASIS: Lack of hauled sewage disposal sites a real challenge in Ontario
Rob MacLellan, representing the Ontario Association of Sewage Industry Services (OASIS) had a clear message for Bruce County council at their June 6 electronic meeting: the lack of hauled sewage disposal sites in Ontario is a real challenge that must be met.
Brockton council votes to support OPP MCERT application
Mayor Chris Peabody opened the June 4 meeting of Brockton council with the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment statement, and a report that he’s finished his reconciliation tours and meetings at Nawash and Saugeen.
Peabody: Medical isotopes ‘a booming, expanding field’
Chris Peabody, in his role as warden of Bruce County, attended back-to-back events in Toronto on the weekend focusing on medical isotopes.
Simon Walley of MaterCare speaks to local CWL groups
Simon Walley, son of Dr. Robert Walley, founder of MaterCare International, spoke to members of the CWL in Walkerton and Formosa recently, to inform the groups about the work of this organization.
Trout Unlimited Canada begins cooling streams program to reforest Otter Creek
After an initial proposal to Bruce County Council on April 23, Trout Unlimited Canada is working on rehabilitating the Otter Creek ecosystem in Mildmay.
Bravo to the Class of ’24 – pivoting experts extraordinaire
The Class of ’24 has been through a lot, be it at the elementary school level, secondary school,…
June 13, 2024 turnbacks
Listowel Banner Ten Years Ago 2014 – LDSS principal Diane Homewood retired after working there…
Grey Bruce Gutsy Walk raises over $10,000
WALKERTON – Grey Bruce raised $10,977.55 during the Walkerton Gutsy Walk on June 2, a fundraiser…
812 Buck’s Crossing Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron holds 52nd annual ceremonial review
The Saugeen Municipal Airport was the scene of the 52nd annual ceremonial review of 812 Air Cadet Squadron.
IPM 2026 to be held at Lang Farms; committee issues first call for volunteers
The Ontario Plowman’s Association and the Bruce County Plowing Association have announced the International Plowing Match (IPM) will be hosted by Lang Farms in 2026 - Sept. 22-26.
Bruce County Public Library receives Dementia-Friendly designation
Did you know that more than 730,000 people in Canada are living with dementia, a general word for a set of symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain?
Staff pressures continue at local hospitals
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors heard during various reports at the June 5 meeting that staffing pressures continue at all SBGHC sites.
