Mildmay Carrick Recreation Complex hosted the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) on May 15, where exhibitors and panel speakers gave information on nuclear safety.
Walkerton Herald-Times
County council endorses move to recognize Bruce Road 19 as ‘Highway for Peace’
Bill Streeter, described by Deputy Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) as the “dean of all things historical in Saugeen Shores,” has asked Bruce County council to recognize the 160th Bruce Battalion by naming Bruce Road 19 between Walkerton and Chesley as the “Highway for Peace.”
Westario Power presents ‘good news’ quarterly report to South Bruce council
There was good news for South Bruce taxpayers in the Westario Power quarterly report, presented by board chair Luke Charbonneau at the May 14 council meeting.
GrandPals, students and families gather for the program’s final session
A group of 17 seniors, over 50 students, their teachers and their families gathered at Walkerton District Community School on May 16 for an evening of conversation, treats and celebration – the culmination of a new program called GrandPals.
Building stats show strong growth, especially in Walkerton
Even without the May statistics, the building numbers for the municipality are very strong, according to Mayor Chris Peabody.
Two airlifted to hospital following ATV/dirtbike collision in South Bruce
A collision between an all-terrain vehicle and a dirt bike at 2:30 a.m. on May 20, on Grey Road 10 in South Bruce resulted in two people being air-lifted to a trauma centre.
County child care programs are expanding, but not fast enough to meet the growing demand
There is some good news regarding the county’s licensed child care and Early Years program.
Bruce Power announces retirement of Mike Rencheck, Eric Chassard to assume role of President and CEO
Bruce Power announced on May 13 that Mike Rencheck, currently president and CEO, will be retiring effective June 30.
Trade apprenticeships: pathways to prosperity and happiness
A new survey last week showed young Canadians were among the least happy group of people in the country based on age and also one of the most discontented in the developed world.
New laptops purchased for fire training centre
Council approved the allocation of $9,500 in funding from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization to purchase laptops for the Brockton Regional Training Centre (BRTC) testing facility.
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Meax Creek Bridge closed until July
The County of Bruce is advising motorists of a full closure of Meax Creek Bridge, on Bruce Road 6 East, east of Mildmay, Ontario between Side Road 30 N and Grey Road 10. The closure was set to begin May 15 and end sometime in July.
Ontario Senior Games attracts record numbers
Organizers of the Ontario Senior Games crokinole event in Teeswater May 10 say there were a record number of participants – 28 players.
Peabody: County asked to recognize Bruce Road 19 as ‘Highway for Peace’
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, commented on one item of note on the agenda for the May 16 meeting of county council.
Catholic school board appoints Karyn Bruneel director of education
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board recently issued a press release to announce the appointment of Karyn Bruneel as the new director of education, effective Aug. 1.
