On Feb. 22, the province announced it would be eliminating licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds effective March 13.
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Fatal house fire in Teeswater under investigation
A house fire in Teeswater earlier today has claimed the life of one individual.
South Bruce updates tree committee terms of reference
In a three-part report to council, Operations Manager Jamie Morgan told council how the tree committee plans to improve the municipality.
Formosa Lions gearing up for busy spring
Feb. 9 saw President Jim Batte welcome the Formosa Lions, the Formosa Swans and their partners to the Formosa Hall for the Formosa Lions Valentine dinner meeting.
South Bruce to contribute $300K to Teeswater Medical Centre
Treasurer Kendra Reinhart gave council several options for funding the Teeswater Medical Centre’s request for $300,000 from the municipality.
Walkerton Hawks lose 3-2 to Goderich in first home game since January
It wasn’t the result Walkerton Hawks fans wanted when the team returned to home ice after a few weeks off for the most recent pandemic arena closure. However, despite the 3-2 loss to Goderich, the game was exciting.
Protest continues
Protests in Ottawa, Toronto and Windsor may be getting most of the attention, but local truckers and their supporters are making their opinions known, too.
Axe ‘N Gear celebrates 15 years of all things music
Axe ‘N Gear Music, the area’s largest music store, just celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Local library patrons get crafty for Valentine’s project
With the province under public health restrictions, staff at Bruce County Public Library’s Walkerton branch decided to bring some Valentine’s spirit to the residents at the Brucelea Haven long-term care home in Walkerton.
Chepstow Lions Club member presented with award
Lion Paul Zister (left) of the Chepstow Lions Club was the recipient of the Lions Foundation of Canada Fellowship Award for his many years of dedicated service in organizing the Chepstow Lions Walk for Guide Dogs each year, which has raised thousands of dollars for Guide Dogs. Lion Paul is more tha
Brockton home sales steady in January
Home sales in Brockton continued to hold steady in the first month of 2022.
Grey-Bruce MOH says Omicron’s peak has passed
Grey Bruce Public Health reports there are seven people with COVID-19 hospitalized in Grey-Bruce, and two local people in hospital outside the area.
Optimist Park playground retaining wall discussed by Brockton council
One issue that arose during 2022 budget deliberations was the need for a retaining wall at the Optimist Park playground adjacent to the arena.
Skating oval still an attraction
Despite yo-yo weather patterns that have included extreme cold, snow, rain and unusually warm temperatures, the skating oval in Lobies Park continues to attract skaters of all ages – a credit to the hard work of recreation department staff. The skating oval and cross-country ski trail have proved to
Brockton passes budget with 3.51 per cent increase
Brockton had a productive budget meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, and ironed out the final details, deciding on a 3.51 per cent increase for an overall 2022 budget of $10,432,163.
