On Saturday, May 4, Bruce County Long Term Care and Senior Services hosted members of the 31st Territorial Battalion Group (TBG) at the Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home as part of Exercise: Trillium Venture.
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Quilts of Valour presented to local veterans
The Quilts of Valour program began in 2006, when a quilter in Edmonton, Lezley Zwaal, presented hand-made quilts to comfort three veterans of the war in Afghanistan who were being treated at the hospital there. It was her way of thanking them.
Bruce County announces new Director of Corporate Services
Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Dinsmore as the new Director of Corporate Services, effective June 3.
Alzheimer draw raises $10,369 for Grey-Bruce and Huron-Perth societies
The final draw for Jo-Ann and Peter Carter’s Alzheimer Society fundraising draw was held May 5 at the Knights of Columbus hall, Mildmay.
Lobies Park going to the dogs
The fences are up, the benches are placed, and the signs are posted – all that’s missing are the dogs.
Author speaks to storytime group about butterflies
Author Dorothy Ladd brought her charming book, Memengwaa, about the wonderful monarch butterfly, to the Storytime group at the Walkerton branch library on May 1.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre announces new chief of staff
Dr. Michael Ballantine is officially the new Chief of Staff for South Bruce Grey Health Centre, replacing Dr. Lisa Roth.
Mom! Emergency! The cell phone has no power!
Emergency Preparedness Week was May 5-11. The timing of the event is impeccable; those April showers bring more than the lovely array of May flowers we are now enjoying.
Cargill resident wins $96,144 with Lotto Max
Garry Seip of Cargill has $96,144.90 to put toward his dreams after winning a Lotto Max second prize in the April 2 draw.
Ignoring a crisis won’t make it go away
Ontarians will no doubt be thrilled to learn there is no shortage of physicians in the province.
Brockton mayor irked as BESS project near Cargill not chosen by IESO
The results of the competition to see which battery energy storage system (BESS) project would be accepted in this area, are in. The proposed facility near Cargill was not chosen.
RCMP Musical Ride coming to Teeswater June 19
The world-famous RCMP Musical Ride show is coming to Teeswater.
Standing room only in Durham for Save the Hospital meeting
Community members gathered at the Durham Community Centre on May 7 to attend a rally opposing the changes being made to the Durham hospital.
South Bruce OPP celebrate police week
South Bruce OPP are recognizing local officers during Police Week.
Age-friendly strategy promotes inclusivity and well-being for all generations
Bruce County aims to earn recognition by the World Health Organization (WHO) by making the area an “Age Friendly Community” by implementing safe physical and social environments.
