The county has now completed the Master Transportation Plan (MTP) study.
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Walkerton Legion donates to hospital foundation
Last Sunday was Run4Health and Walkerton Legion donated $5,000 to Mark Gaynor, chair of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation, toward the purchase of mammography equipment. Past President Rick Clayfield, on the right, presented the cheque.
The blocks are still there
Pilot Phil Englishman still has no access to his hangar at Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA), despite a strongly-worded court decision in his favour earlier in the summer. Since the decision was announced, the SMA has continued to block access despite efforts of another pilot to negotiate a resolution
COVID numbers still low in Grey-Bruce
The local health unit reports that as of Sept. 28, there were 11 active cases of COVID-19, with 41 active high-risk contacts.
Protesters speak out against vaccination passport policy in Mildmay
A group of people gathered in the pouring rain outside the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Complex on Wednesday, Sept. 22, to protest Ontario’s new proof of vaccine requirement.
Brockton council to discuss future direction for Walkerton BIA
Mayor Chris Peabody highlighted a number of items on the Sept. 28 council agenda.
NWMO releases nuclear waste transportation survey results
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) released the results of a survey they say was conducted regarding their transportation planning framework.
Council supports NWMO funding for fire truck
Council has committed $2.2 million from the $4 million Near-Term Investments Program provided by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
Land claim settlement reached between Saugeen Shores, Saugeen Ojibway Nation
Land back, financial compensation, and a commitment to support housing initiatives are all part of settling a long-standing land claim between Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) and the Town of Saugeen Shores.
Lobb ready to get back to work for Huron-Bruce
After a whirlwind five-week campaign, MP Ben Lobb took the time to reflect on the election, his priorities for this term, and talk a little bit of Blue Jays baseball with Midwestern Newspapers on Sept. 24.
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health aims to improve vaccine confidence
The Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health in Goderich is teaming up with the University of Waterloo (U of W) to improve rural vaccine confidence throughout Huron/Perth/Grey/Bruce counties.
South Bruce Fire Rescue sends condolences to all involved in recent fatalities
A monthly update to council reports that South Bruce Fire Rescue responded to a total of 21 calls last month, two of which were fatal accidents resulting in the death of four individuals.
Municipality planning for Mildmay Dam removal next year
During the question and commenting period on the motion for the public works report at the Sept. 14 South Bruce council meeting, Coun. Ben Ireland asked for more information about the Adams Street Bridge in Mildmay.
Peabody votes against county’s good growth discussion paper
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody voted against endorsing the Plan the Bruce good growth discussion paper. However, the motion to endorse the paper carried.
Hanover and District Hospital COVID-19 assessment centre increases hours
The COVID-19 assessment centre at Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) has seen increased volumes over the last few weeks.
