Adam Stanley, director of transportation and environmental services for Bruce County, and Chris Clark, lead consultant with Triton Engineering Services Ltd., attended the Feb. 13 meeting of South Bruce council to provide an update on the alternate truck routes now in use until repairs can be done to
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Midwestern Newspapers receives 16 provincial award nominations, Feb. 13
The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) announced the finalists for its 2023 Better Newspapers Competition awards on Feb. 13, with Midwestern Newspapers receiving 16 nominations across a number of categories.
Violence is never ‘senseless’
Initially when the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl, I decided I wouldn’t write a column about it so as to not come across as bragging.
Walkerton Firefighters defeated South Bruce OPP in Battle of the Badges
The Walkerton Firefighters defeated the South Bruce OPP 4-1 in the Battle of the Badges Family Day matchup on Feb. 19.
SBGHC’s Durham hospital emergency room to close overnight starting March 10
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) announced last week that the emergency department at the Durham hospital will be closed overnight starting Sunday, March 10 for an extended period, due to nursing shortages.
South Bruce has no plans to install EV charging stations
South Bruce has decided to put any plans for electric vehicle charging stations on hold for the time being.
How can we rebuild Canada’s crumbling economy?
A lot of recent surveys taking the pulse of the nation show that Canadians are worried and anxious about the state of our economy and the future of the country.
Arran-Elderslie CAO Sylvia Kirkwood retiring after 30 years of municipal service
The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie has announced that after 30 years of municipal service and three years with Arran-Elderslie, Sylvia Kirkwood will be retiring from her role as chief administrative officer, effective July 31.
Family affair at Brockton Family Day events
With horse-drawn sleigh rides, the opportunity to climb into various emergency vehicles, the chance to visit with St. John Ambulance therapy dogs, go skating, watch the Walkerton Firefighters defeat South Bruce OPP 4-1 in the Battle of the Badges, and top it off with a game between the Walkerton Cap
County diverts heavy truck traffic from Durham Street bridge in Walkerton
Please take notice that Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services department is implementing two alternate truck routes (ATR) effective Friday, Feb. 16 related to the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton.
Use of county’s homelessness sheltering up 500 per cent over last five years
The number speaks volumes – a 500 per cent increase in use of Bruce County’s homelessness sheltering services over the past five years.
Peter and Jo-Anne Carter launch raffle to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society
When Peter Carter stepped back from his annual fundraising walk for the Alzheimer Society, people told him he’d miss it.
South Bruce council approves rezoning, OP amendment for 176-unit residential development
A Mildmay development of 176 condominium units in a range of formats, from single-detached to apartments, is a step closer, following the Feb. 13 meeting of South Bruce council.
Brockton mourns the loss of longtime mayor David Thomson
Mayor Chris Peabody served his first term of office in 2000, with longtime mayor David Thomson at the helm.
Bluewater District School Board seeks public feedback on 2024-25 budget
Bluewater District School Board is seeking public feedback as part of the annual budget planning process.
