The May 14 meeting of South Bruce council included a report from Rhonda Niesen, economic development officer on a couple of initiatives that have the potential to attract a lot more shoppers to South Bruce – and keep them coming back.
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Family Church presents relic of St. André during Friday mass
Holy Family Church in Hanover hosted a showing of a relic of St. André on May 14. The relic was brought to the church by Rev. Jomon Kalladanthyil of the Congregation of Holy Cross (COHC).
Medical Officer gives update on Healthy Babies program
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, provided the Grey-Bruce Public Health board of directors with an update on the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program. The update was aimed especially at those new to the board.
Brucelea Haven participates in Walk for Alzheimer’s
Residents and 25 family and team members supported each other in Brucelea Haven long-term care home’s first Walk for Alzheimer’s, in support of the Alzheimer Society of Grey Bruce on May 22.
Bluewater District School Board launches strategic plan survey
Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) wants to hear from members of the public in setting the future direction of our local education system.
South Bruce transition to provincial recycling program raises questions of consumer vs. producer cost
South Bruce Council heard from Brad Whitelaw, project support at Continuous Improvement Fund, about information surrounding the transition of the Municipality of South Bruce to the Province of Ontario’s new blue box recycling program.
OFTR requests South Bruce by-law to include off-road motorcycles
The Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR) and the Bruce Peninsula Off Road Riders asked South Bruce Council at a May 28 meeting to update the municipality’s off-road policy to include off-road motorcycles.
Hanover Scouts hold bottle drive and barbecue
Everyone is invited to join the 5th Hanover Scout Troop for a day of fun, food, and community spirit at the group’s bottle drive and barbecue.
Holding removal recommended for Teeswater wedding venue
South Bruce Council received a recommendation that a by-law be approved to remove the H-Holding symbol from a property in Teeswater at a May 28 council meeting.
Cargill’s 2024 Homecoming ambassador contestants step forward
Eight young community members have stepped forward in the hope of becoming Cargill’s 2024 Homecoming ambassador.