County council had its first look at the 2022 draft budget, along with projections for 2022-2026, during the Oct. 14 corporate services meeting.
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Launch Pad offers hands-on introduction to skilled trades
Launch Pad offers area youth a hands-on introduction to careers in technology and the skilled trades.
Bruce County reps make presentation on Natural Heritage Legacy
Jack Van Dorp and Kristen Harrison from the County of Bruce gave a presentation to Brockton council on Natural Legacy.
Huron-Kinloss joins Brockton in expressing concern over Good Growth discussion paper
Mayor Chris Peabody said he’s gearing up for Thursday’s special meeting of Bruce County council, during which the new Official Plan will be discussed.
Group opposed to vaccine restrictions gathers in Walkerton
A group of protesters gathered in downtown Walkerton on Oct. 12 to state their case in favour of choice when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine. They are opposed to provincial restrictions prohibiting unvaccinated adults from entering various places including restaurants and recreation facilities.
First course at Brockton Regional Training Centre dubbed ‘huge success’
Oct. 9 marked the completion of the inaugural NFPA Firefighter 1 course at the Brockton Regional Training Centre in partnership with the Bruce Power Fire Training Facility.
Saugeen Municipal Airport to fly the flags of Brockton, Hanover and West Grey
Representatives of the three municipalities that operate Saugeen Municipal Airport gathered at the airport’s office and restaurant on Saturday, Oct. 16 to present the flags of Brockton, Hanover and West Grey.
Proposed amendments to source protection plan address fuel storage and salt use
Proposed amendments to the approved source protection plan and assessment reports for the Saugeen, Grey Sauble, and Northern Bruce Peninsula source protection region are now available for review and comment.
Ye Olde Spooky House to return
TEESWATER – The Ye Olde Spook Haus will return this fall, and scarier than ever.
South Bruce seeking comments for recreation master plan
Municipal staff say the key to the success of the South Bruce Recreation Master Plan is participation and input from all residents and stakeholders.
Ireland suggests additional councillor involvement in choosing municipal legal services
Councillor Mark Ireland’s opinion on the hiring process of legal services was not shared by the majority of council in the most recent meeting, despite having their support in a July meeting.
Windsor MP Brian Masse visits proposed DGR site in Teeswater
Brian Masse, the NDP Member of Parliament for Windsor West and Great Lakes critic, visited Teeswater on Oct. 13 to learn more about the proposed deep geological repository (DGR) for high-level nuclear waste.
Poll: Majority want CRB benefits to end before next year
With five of the emergency benefits programs introduced by the federal government to support…
Bruce County conducting homelessness enumeration on Oct. 18
Bruce County’s human services department will be conducting a homelessness enumeration on Monday, Oct. 18, as part of the Ontario Ministry of Housing mandate.
Poll: Half of Canadian parents with children aged 5-11 ready to vaccinate their kids
Based on strong hints from public health officials and pharmaceutical companies, the next chapter of Canada’s mass COVID-19 vaccine story appears poised to involve inoculating younger children – and one-in-two parents of younger children are ready to jab their kids right away.
