BRUCE COUNTY - The Ontario government is enhancing public safety by investing a total of $242,796 over two years to support the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) led by the South Bruce OPP.
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Cyclist charged with drug trafficking
PERTH EAST - One person has been charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop here on Aug. 25.
Bluewater board highlights summer learning, transition supports
CHESLEY - Summer learning programs that served hundreds of students were discussed during the Bluewater District School Board governance committee meeting on Sept. 2.
VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Programs help students thrive
HURON/PERTH - As students across Ontario return to classrooms this fall, VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP), is highlighting the vital role school food programs play in supporting student success, well-being and equity.
Regional unemployment rate rises to 4.9 per cent in August
WALKERTON - In August, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.8 percentage points to 4.9%. The Region sits at the second lowest unemployment rate in the province, behind Northwest Ontario.
Food, music and goal reveal part of United Way campaign kick off
LISTOWEL - United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is gearing up for its campaign kickoff celebration hosted in Character Square, 145 Main St East, adjacent to Ward and Uptigrove, which is sponsoring the event.
Councillor asks for better sharing of closed road information
LISTOWEL - Coun. Matt Richardson asked for an update from the Perth County Council representatives at the North Perth Council meeting on Sept. 3, regarding a new vehicle for spreading the word of road closures during the winter season.
Walkerton senior card results
WALKERTON - The eighteen results for euchre in the seniors’ room on Sept. 3 at the Walkerton library.
Drugs, cash seized in traffic stop
HANOVER - In the early hours of Sept. 8, Hanover Police officers conducted a traffic stop on 10th Avenue.
County residents urged to plan for pets in emergencies
BRUCE COUNTY - We all know it’s important to have an emergency plan for our families, but did you remember to include your pets? After all, they’re family, too.
Quilts of Valour presented in Paisley
Quilts of Valour were presented in Paisley recently.
Pool goes to the dogs!
WALKERTON - Eighteen soggy doggies enjoyed the final day of swimming – in their case, dog-paddling – at the Walkerton pool on Sept. 4, with the annual Pooch Plunge.
What’s happening at the Bruce County Public Library
BRUCE COUNTY - The leaves are changing, the kids are back in school, and the Library has lots going on. September is always jam-packed with special events -- this month includes Brockton Community Poppy Project, Culture Days and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Saddle Up trail ride raises funds for Saugeen Hospice
Local horseback riding enthusiasts participated in what was called “a trail ride with a twist” – the Sept. 7 Saddle Up for Saugeen Hospice event at River Ridge Equestrian.
Bruce County paramedics recognized with Ontario Regional Base Hospital program awards at Sept. 4 meeting
BRUCE COUNTY - The Bruce County council meeting on Sept. 4 began with the recognition of 11 members of the Bruce County Paramedic Services team.
