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South Bruce Council costs top $100,000 in 2024
In 2024, South Bruce Municipal Council cost ratepayers a total of $107,345.15 between honorariums, meeting expenses, and per diems.
Organic waste, new blue box program debated by county council
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.
Police investigated multiple vehicle accidents in the area over the past week
NORTH PERTH - On April 4 around 3 p.m., a pickup truck entered onto Wallace Ave N at Binning St W., striking a northbound motor vehicle and a parked vehicle, Perth County OPP confirms. Pictured above, the driver of the pickup was charged with Disobey Stop Sign - Fail to Stop. No injuries were report
The history of Neptune, impact on the future
In confusing times, it is only human to look for a way to make sense of it all. Given the current political affairs of the present day, I bet many are looking for a distraction.
Peabody: county council decision a step in the right direction
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.
Webers add to record, help St. Theresa with school playground
Jace Weber, with the assistance of his sister Ruby, added to his own world record for collecting pop tabs and, in doing so, is helping to make his school more accessible.
David Mackey opens Liberal campaign election office in Listowel
LISTOWEL - “This gathering is another step for us to build a stronger community in Perth-Wellington and a stronger community in Perth-Wellington is how we make Canada strong,” Liberal Party of Canada, Perth-Wellington candidate David Mackey said at the opening of his campaign office in Listowel on A
Cargill Rookies claim provincial gold after undefeated season
The Cargill Rookies broomball team had an impressive season, going undefeated across several tournaments and once again claiming provincial gold.
Millions transferred to reserves by county council
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.
South Bruce receives $65,621.38 from WSIB
The Municipality of South Bruce received $65,621.38 from the Workers Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) as a surplus rebate.
Well Community Collective looks to aid youth in four-county area
Shannon McGavin briefed Bruce County Council on the advancement of the Well Community Collective during council’s April 3 meeting.
SBGHC marks new hires, decline in agency nurse usage
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.
4-H Ontario announces new 2025 4-H ambassadors
GUELPH - 4-H Ontario is proud to announce the selection of four ambassadors who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province in 2025.
Listowel Agricultural Society’s 2025 Taste of the World event a success
LISTOWEL - A large crowd was on hand at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on April 6, looking for a taste of the international cuisine served as part of the Taste of the World event, organized by the Listowel Agricultural Society.
