Bruce County councillors had some questions for Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, on the new vaccine passport that will soon come into effect.
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Gallery owner hosts open house in Cargill
Kevin McKague held a special open house in Cargill, by invitation only, for members of Brockton council, Bruce County Tourism and other local dignitaries the afternoon of Sept. 2.
Huron-Bruce candidates participate in all-candidates meeting
Four federal Huron-Bruce candidates squared off on the topic of agriculture, in last week’s all-candidates meeting hosted by the Huron and Bruce federations of agriculture.
Sept. 2 gas leak results in brief road closure
A gas leak on Sept. 2 resulted in a brief road closure by the OPP.
Students are back to school in Walkerton
Students headed back to class for the first time since April – an exciting day. This photo shows students arriving at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton Tuesday morning. Drivers are reminded to take extra caution at times when students are heading to and from school, especially until both student
Vaccination rates at Brucelea Haven a concern for county
Discussion of vaccination rates among staff at the county’s two long-term care homes ended with words of appreciation for the staff at Gateway Haven in Wiarton, where 85 per cent have received two doses of vaccine.
Brockton emergency measures group meets to discuss vaccine passport issues
Mayor Chris Peabody and the Brockton emergency measures group met Tuesday morning to sort out details connected with vaccine passports.
Brockton to receive RED funding from province
The Municipality of Brockton will receive provincial funding to assist in finding an app that will help keep residents up to date on local initiatives.
Play ball!
Walkerton’s ball diamonds are being well used despite the pandemic – not to the same extent as in normal summers, but enough to keep young ball players in practice.
Brockton council provides support to four athletes attending international competition
Council approved a request from Shalyn Sulkye for funding to assist her in competing at the 2021 WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) World Kickboxing Championship in Italy where she’ll be representing Canada.
Huron, Bruce counties receive more COVID-19 relief funds
Huron County and Bruce County will receive close to $2 million in new funding from the province to help deliver critical services, create longer-term housing solutions, and keep vulnerable people safe.
West Grey reports ‘significant results’ from AMO conference
The 2021 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference, held virtually for the second year in a row, resulted in important commitments for West Grey from three provincial ministries, Enbridge Gas and Hydro One.
Walkerton Optimists host Backyard Living Tour
The Aug. 20 Backyard Living Tour, hosted by the Walkerton and District Optimist Club, offered the perfect excuse to do a bit of visiting and get some ideas on how to celebrate summer outdoor living at its best, while supporting a great cause.
Jan Johnstone nominated as the NDP candidate for Huron–Bruce
Jan Johnstone, an education and community leader, is the NDP’s candidate for Huron–Bruce.
Early childhood educators urgently needed across Grey-Bruce
Working as a registered early childhood educator is more than a job – it’s a rewarding career. Bruce County and Grey County are now recruiting early childhood educators (ECEs) who can make a positive and lasting impact on children’s lives in our region.
