Canoeing down the Saugeen River is somewhat of a May 24 long weekend tradition in this area. A group of young people kept the tradition alive, loading canoes with weekend gear and heading out from the Lobies Park dock on May 20. The intrepid canoeists included William Grubic from Sioux Lookout, Jack
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GBHC to hold provincewide health-care citizens’ referendum
On Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) is setting up more than 1,000 voting stations across across Ontario, including in this region, to allow ordinary citizens the chance to have their say on privatization of health care.
OLT decides in favour of Lake Rosalind property owners
The Ontario Land Tribunal has decided in favour of Lake Rosalind property owners, Larry and Ellie Lantz, to increase lot coverage to construct a new single detached dwelling with attached garage. The property fronts on the lake.
Official Plan amendment application raises issue of housing shortage
Bruce County’s planning and development committee refused an application for an Official Plan amendment at the May 18 meeting on the grounds that minimum distance requirements were not met – but not before discussing the contentious issue of the county’s housing shortage.
Saugeen to celebrate at Sauble Beach this long weekend following court decision
The Chippewas of Saugeen will be celebrating on Sauble Beach over the long weekend, according to a press release from the band council.
Bruce County: Don’t cross the yellow line – until it’s dry
The Bruce County transportation and environmental services department will be undertaking a number of spring and summer infrastructure maintenance projects around the county. This work will include line painting, road construction, culvert replacement, and roadside mowing and maintenance.
Bruce Power soccer field parking lot to be relocated
The parking lot for the Bruce Power Soccer Fields is being relocated as part of an improvement project that will eventually include construction of an accessible washroom, changeroom, equipment storage and concession building.
Bruce County to comment on negative impact of Bill 97: too much rural growth risks prime agricultural land
At least one member of Bruce County Council’s planning committee, Mark Goetz, mayor of South Bruce, wants to ensure the county’s concerns about the potential negative impact on agriculture, of Bill 97 - unless substantial changes are made to the draft Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) released April
Brockton mayor sees both sides of Bill 97 issue
Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton and Bruce County warden, anticipates some interesting discussion at Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County council, starting with the planning meeting.
Residents call for action on Ridout St. hazards
A group of seven people, including Carol De Rosie and Brandy Patterson, were in the council chambers for the May 9 meeting of Brockton council, and more were in attendance electronically. The “hot topic” was Ridout Street.
Free life skills seminars for young adults coming this summer to South Bruce
The Municipality of South Bruce is offering free life skills training seminars to young adults ages 16 - 25. The workshops are sponsored through the Early Investments in Education and Skills (EIES) funding provided by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
County housing units to get energy-saving upgrades
The Bruce County Housing Corporation has partnered with CLEAResult for energy-saving upgrades to enhance the county’s housing facilities and benefit the tenants.
2022 Annual Report of local drinking water source protection activities now available
The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley (ABMV) Source Protection Committee (SPC) approved the 2022 Annual Progress Report for submission to the Province of Ontario. This progress report documents the achievements made together with municipalities, agencies and ministries to implement local source prote
Time to prepare for an emergency is before it happens
Most of us ignore emergency preparedness, until there is an emergency.
‘Twenty and sunny’
Everyone needs a sense of balance in their lives. Occasional mental breaks to get away from the stressors that can arise from work and family are crucial in our fast-paced world.
