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Bruce County adds flex posts to traffic calming ‘toolbox’
In his final report to Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee on Jan. 20, Miguel Pelletier, who is retiring at the end of the month, recommended approval of a new traffic calming measure.
Bruce County announces new director of transportation, environmental services
Bruce County has announced the appointment of Amanda Froese as its new director of transportation and environmental services, effective Feb. 14.
South Bruce council approves multiple items at budget meeting
Staff asked council to give directions on various topics before presenting the operating budget at South Bruce council’s Jan. 18 budget meeting.
Charges laid in two-vehicle crash in Carrick Township
A Waterloo Region driver has been charged by South Bruce OPP following a two-vehicle crash in Carrick Township on Sunday.
Bruce County announces Indigenous Reconciliation planning initiative
On Thursday, Jan. 20, Bruce County’s executive committee approved a commitment to spend up to $150,000 to support the Bruce County Indigenous Reconciliation planning initiative.
The eagle has landed
Bald eagles have been making more and more appearances in the area recently. Reader Connie Wolfe has spotted these magnificent birds multiple times in recent weeks – Dec. 11 just off County Road 3, one beside her house on Dec. 22, and most recently on the afternoon of Jan. 16 on Concession 4. Two ea
News from Formosa
With the pandemic once again shutting down municipal halls, the Formosa Lions held their monthly meeting by Zoom. Lion President Jim Batte welcomed 15 members. Secretary Lion Hank Soers and Treasurer Lion John Schill tended to their duties.
Brockton looks at reducing 6.8 per cent budget increase
Mayor Chris Peabody spent the hours prior to Tuesday night’s council meeting in budget deliberations with council and senior staff.
Brockton resident charged with impaired driving
A Brockton resident is facing multiple charges, including impaired driving, following a single vehicle crash last week.
Impaired driving facing court date
A Carrick Township resident is facing charges, including impaired driving, after ditching their vehicle on Bruce County Road 4 last week.
Former employee suing NWMO for being ‘too much on the side of the community’
A former employee of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has filed a lawsuit against the organization.
Winter wonderland
Whether you enjoy skiing, skating or careening down a hill backwards on a flying saucer, recent snow turned Brockton into a winter wonderland. The Lobies Park skating oval and cross-country ski trail have been getting a lot of use, and the Centennial Park hill is a local favourite.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre has action plan to restore services in Walkerton, Chesley
“We have an action plan,” said Michael Barrett, CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC). “Now we have to see results.”
‘We want the ER open’: Local group meets with MPPs to discuss service cuts at Walkerton, Chesley hospitals
A group of local citizens has gotten together for the sole purpose of getting the emergency departments at the Walkerton and Chesley hospitals open for full 24-hour service.
