As Grey-Bruce continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the area’s Public Health Unit is thrilled to announce that it will be breathing new life into its corporate brand identity.
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Bruce County prioritizes Deemerton Road project for completion
County council approved the staff recommendation from transportation and environmental services to amend the 2022 budget.
Larsen & Shaw employees make donation to Walkerton hospital
Larsen & Shaw employees recently presented a donation of $3,005 to the Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation.
Province announces funding for MRI in Bruce County
Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, attended the virtual community forum on Dec. 19 to announce funding for an MRI at the Kincardine site of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, as well as funding to support infrastructure renewal.
Peabody describes Bruce County’s proposed crosswalks ‘a great plan’
County Warden Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton, expressed his approval of the county’s proposed crosswalk plans for Walkerton. “It’s a great plan they’ve come up with,” he said, during the Dec. 15 county council meeting.
County wins national award, opportunity to promote Bruce on international stage
The county’s economic development team has won a highly competitive national award that brings the opportunity to promote Bruce internationally, at a major exhibition and conference in Cannes, France, March 14-17.
Chesley Area Friends of the Library makes final donation
The Bruce County Public Library received a thoughtful donation of $7,680 towards the Bookmobile campaign from the Chesley Area Friends of the Library.
Second Hand Rose Shop makes $3,000 to Saugeen Hospice
The Second Hand Rose Shop presented Saugeen Hospice Inc. with a $3,000 donation on Dec. 13. Pictured: Kelly Fotheringham (second from left), chair of Saugeen Hospice, accepts the donation from Second Hand Rose Shop’s Wilma Moore, Betty Kramer and Sharon Anstett.
Santa visits Cargill
The beauty of the Christmas lights in the park (pictured right) at the Cargill Community Centre shared top billing with Santa himself, for the park lighting party the evening of Dec. 18. The event included carol singing, hot chocolate, hotdogs, and of course, the opportunity to visit with Santa. (Pi
A Darth Vader Christmas?
Science fiction fans surely appreciate the addition of Darth Vader, with his festive light sabre, to this display (in Cargill) of more traditional characters.
Council approves zoning bylaw amendment for Teeswater business
Council has approved a request, with provisions, from a Teeswater business looking for a zoning bylaw amendment to allow outdoor wedding ceremonies in the residential – low density zone.
South Bruce approves changes to building permit fees
Building permit fees in South Bruce will increase as of Jan. 1.
Durham driver charged after ditching vehicle in West Perth
A Durham resident has been charged after their vehicle ended up in a ditch earlier this month.
Housing market continues downward trend in November
There is a visible trend in the Brockton housing market – average sale prices are coming down, and more houses are available on the market.
WDCS students hold successful canned food drive
A pair of classes at Walkerton District Community School teamed up to host a food drive for the local food bank.
