South Bruce Grey Health Centre has been seeing increased patient volumes. CEO Nancy Shaw made note of the situation in her report to the board of directors on Feb. 5.
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South Bruce approves 2025 budget in principle
Over the course of two meetings on Feb. 4 and 6, council here approved draft 2025 capital and operating budgets in principle, after lengthy discussion and resulting caveats.
County of Bruce named one of top employers in region
Bruce County has recently been recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario’s top employers in the 2025 regional ‘Canada’s Top 100 Employers’ competition.
New faces at SBGHC
South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s board of directors heard the final report presented by Michelle Scime-Summers, vice-president of patient care and chief nursing executive, who is retiring.
County council amends planning recommendation for Ripley area property
The way Bruce County council dealt with a planning matter at the Feb. 6 meeting was an example, in the words of County Coun. Milt McIver (Northern Bruce Peninsula), of “the process working as it should.”
Police warn of increase in romance scams; $1.3 million in stolen property recovered in Chatsworth
Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14, and the Grey Bruce OPP are seeing an increase in the number of calls for service regarding the romance scams.
Listowel store among Peavey Marts set to close
The Listowel Peavey Mart location will soon be closing, along with all remaining locations across Canada.
Howick Reeve questions new utility poles being used for internet infrastructure
Howick Reeve Doug Harding spoke out at the Huron County council meeting on Feb. 5, raising questions about who was erecting new utility poles in Howick to carry internet cables and who permitted them to do so.
Formosa Swans add two new members
The Formosa Swans have added two new members to their club during their monthly meeting on Feb. 3.
Ironmen down Hawks 4-2
Earlier this month, the Wingham Ironmen started a difficult four-game road trip, falling 8-5 against the Flyers on Feb. 1, dropping a 7-3 decision to the league-leading Barons on Feb. 2 and, on Feb. 4, falling 3-1 to the third-place Fergus Whalers.
Senior and junior girls volleyball sees F.E. Madill face Listowel on Feb. 6
F. E. Madill senior and junior girls took on their counterparts from Listowel District Secondary…
Barons continue to lead division
The Hanover Barons continue to lead the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey (PJHL) League with 33 wins, three losses, two over-time losses and one shoot-out loss totalling 69 points.
Capitals split home games, Ironmen claim win
The Walkerton Capitals entered the weekend in seventh place in the North Pollock Division, holding 20 points off nine wins, two over-time losses and one shoot-out win.
OPP hosting Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics
The Grey Bruce OPP are hosting a Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario’ on Feb. 23.
Huron to host youth-focused job fair
The County of Huron invites students and youth to job fair for a variety of paid positions available at the County of Huron this summer season.
