While it’s early days in a world where a large segment of Ontario council heads have been allocated “strong mayor” powers, there’s been little impact on local municipal functions so far.
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County gives go-ahead to proposed Walkerton boundary expansion
SAUGEEN SHORES - Bruce County Council approved the proposed expansion of the Walkerton settlement area, following a public meeting held under the Planning Act on July 10, at the council chambers in Saugeen Shores.
Walkerton Seniors card results
WALKERTON - Walkerton Seniors euchre scores on Wednesday, July 9 at the Walkerton Library.
Discovery Healthcare Camp brings hands-on training to young minds
HANOVER - The halls of Hanover and District Hospital are buzzing with excitement this week as the next generation of health-care professionals gets their first taste of life-saving medicine through an extraordinary hands-on learning experience.
Local sleddog championship team to compete in ‘Olympics of sleddog racing’
BRUCE COUNTY - A local sleddog enthusiast, Lisa DeGennaro, has been pre-selected to compete as part of Team Canada’s Registered Northern Breeds (RNB) in the six-dog rig event, at the IFSS (International Federation of Sleddog Sports) World Championships in October.
Brockton mayor would like to see growth in Chepstow, Cargill
WALKERTON - Although Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody’s focus was on the busy agenda for the July 15 municipal council meeting, he took a few moments to comment on other issues in a July 15 interview with the Herald-Times prior to the meeting.
Shuttle service will be available for Hayloft Music Festival
LISTOWEL - Concert-goers planning to attend the Hayloft Music Festival, a featured event during Listowel’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations from Aug. 1 to 3, are encouraged to take advantage of free shuttles to and from the concert venue.
Pool passes available to borrow from Chesley, Tara libraries
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library has announced a new partnership with the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie to provide free seasonal passes to local swimming pools in Tara and Chesley.
Driver charged for stunt driving with youth in vehicle
BROCKTON - On July 5, police stopped a vehicle on Sideroad 10 South in Brockton, for doing what’s commonly called a “burnout,” and fishtailing along the roadway.
County pauses investigation of development charges
STRATFORD - Perth County staff sought direction from council on July 3 to begin an investigation into the implementation of development charges; however, council asked staff to defer until next year, citing incoming legislation from the province.
Arran-Elderslie denies zoning amendment for proposed battery energy storage facility
CHESLEY - At a public meeting on July 14, Arran-Elderslie council accepted the Bruce County planning department’s recommendation to refuse the zoning bylaw amendment application submitted by NEOEN.
Violent crimes down, sexual offences increase in OPP detachment area
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) South Bruce Detachment Inspector Keegan Wilcox reported that violent crimes continue to decrease in the detachment’s service area.
South Bruce to provide comments regarding new NWMO site selection proposal
The Municipality of South Bruce will be weighing in on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) intermediate- and high-level deep geological repository site-selection process.
Council supports ag. society events
South Bruce Council approved requests to support two initiatives of the Mildmay Agricultural Society during its July 8 council meeting: the upcoming 160th Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair and the Mildmay Family Fun Two-Pitch Tournament.
McQuail looks to unite NDP, Green to address environmental future
Huron County resident Tony McQuail plans to pursue the leadership of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) with hopes to merge it with the federal Green Party.
