Walkerton

In 2024, South Bruce Municipal Council cost ratepayers a total of $107,345.15 between honorariums, meeting expenses, and per diems.

As part of a discussion regarding the transition to the new blue box system and potential for collection of source-separated organics, Bruce County Council discussed numerous options for the future of waste collection in the county.

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody is happy with how discussion and decisions played out during Bruce County Council’s April 3 meeting regarding development in Walkerton, however there’s still more work to be done.

The Cargill Rookies broomball team had an impressive season, going undefeated across several tournaments and once again claiming provincial gold.

Due to some changes to the Bruce County 2024 actual financial statements, Bruce County Council was able to earmark $2.83 million for reserves and pull $447,348 from development charges for 2024 projects.

The Municipality of South Bruce received $65,621.38 from the Workers Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) as a surplus rebate.

Shannon McGavin briefed Bruce County Council on the advancement of the Well Community Collective during council’s April 3 meeting.

During the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s April 2 Board of Directors meeting, a number of positive staffing announcements were made by staff and board members.

Mandy Dobson, director of clinical support and ambulatory care services, reported that the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is preparing for measles outbreaks.

Ongoing work on the Durham Street Bridge has been delayed due to flood damage caused earlier this year.