After a COVID-19-related hiatus, Grey Bruce Public Health is again looking at the prospect of amalgamating with another health unit or units, either voluntarily or by being “voluntold.”
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Walkerton Terry Fox Run raises over $5,000
The small but mighty Terry Fox Run in Walkerton did it again – raised a phenomenal $5,131 to help fund leading-edge cancer research projects. “Not bad for just 24 participants,” said run organizer John Markauskas, who commented on the dedicated individuals who participate in the run every year.
Peabody: rental units should be exempt from DCs
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, said Tuesday that he was looking forward to discussion on the county’s development charges (DCs) during the Sept. 21 meeting – especially in light of recent housing policy changes at the federal level.
Capitals open regular season with weekend split
It’s a new season and a clean slate for the Walkerton Capitals, who opened up their 2023-24 PJHL campaign with a win and a loss last weekend.
August a slow month for home sales in Brockton
The dog days of summer were felt in the Brockton housing market last month.
Walking to raise funds for Dog Guides
It costs an estimated $35,000 to raise, train and place one Dog Guide.
Final poppy rock ceremony of season held at Purdy’s Cemetery
Saturday, Sept. 16 marked the final ceremony of the year honouring the memory of war veterans buried in local cemeteries.
Brockton calls for a report on possible sale of Saugeen Municipal Airport
Brockton council gave the go-ahead for a detailed staff report on Saugeen Municipal Airport. The report will “evaluate the service and the potential implications of a sale or dissolution of the organization.”
Ontario Health Coalition warns that Chesley hospital most at risk of closure in the province
Natalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition, paid a visit to the Chesley hospital site for a brief press conference the morning of Friday, Sept. 15.
South Bruce announces new manager of operations
South Bruce has announced the hiring of a new manager of operations for the municipality.
Mayor Goetz asks council for feedback on Bruce County development charges
Mayor Mark Goetz took time near the end of the Sept. 12 council meeting to provide council with an update on Bruce County’s proposal to implement development charges (DCs) across the county.
South Bruce CLC hears preliminary radiological safety study
The Community Liaison Committee’s (CLC) education portion of their regular meeting on Sept. 7 included a preliminary radiological safety study, which was recently peer-reviewed.
South Bruce to apply for funding for two Teeswater projects
Council has given staff approval to apply to the Skills Development Fund (SDF) for two Teeswater-based projects.
South Bruce to launch before, after school program in Formosa
Council has given staff the green light to proceed with a before and after school care and skill building program in Formosa.
Construction underway at Teeswater Medical Centre
After years of fundraising and work behind the scenes, construction of the Teeswater Medical Centre is well underway.
