Bluewater District School Board has announced administrative placements effective for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Mildmay and Teeswater swimming pools open June 10
The Recreation and Facilities Department updated South Bruce Council on May 28 that both Teeswater Culross Swimming Pool and Mildmay Carrick Swimming Pool passed inspection and will open as planned on June 10.
Walkerton District Secondary School Class of ’64 celebrates 60th reunion
It’s been 10 years since the last time the Walkerton District Secondary School (now called Walkerton District Community School) Class of ’64 held a milestone reunion.
Peabody: Delay in splashpad permitting could mean a long, hot summer for Walkerton kids
Mayor Chris Peabody commented that he’s not at all pleased with the delay in reopening the splashpad in Centennial Park.
Webinar speakers cite ‘lack of fairness’ in NWMO ‘willing host’ agreement
Protect Our Waterways - No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) hosted a webinar on May 21 titled Where’s the Fairness in the NWMO’s `Willing Host’ Decision?
County working to implement poverty solutions
The Community Safety and Well-Being Planning (CSWBP) action table to address poverty and income disparities, led by the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force, has been implementing solutions to address income challenges in the community.
Ghostwriting
I have this theory about dogs. The theory is, that the best dogs are not the most well-behaved dogs, they are the most memorable dogs.
True or false exhibit kicks off at Bruce County Museum
The grand opening of True or False: The Fun Science Exhibition on May 16 saw over 100 attendees as the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre welcomed the start of the summer season.
The Elmwood Firefighters’ Breakfast draws over 600 people
The Elmwood Firefighters’ Breakfast on June 1 was blessed with fine weather once again, drawing a huge crowd.
GBPH provides update on blacklegged tick in Grey-Bruce
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.
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.
