TEESWATER – Bruce County will be hosting a hazardous waste collection at the South Bruce Public Works building in Teeswater.
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Bruce County Museum to offer 10-week creative arts workshop for adults 55 and older this fall
BRUCE COUNTY – The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will host a 10-week creative arts workshop for adults age 55 and older this fall. The workshop offers participants an opportunity to explore storytelling, acting, music and movement in a supportive and engaging environment.
Horse races, beaches draw crowds for 1926 civic holiday
Community gatherings were well attended in Perth County over the Civic Holiday weekend in 1926, although many took advantage of the day off to travel and relax at a nearby lakeshore.
OPP charge Hanover driver after head-on collision
BROCKTON – A Hanover resident has been charged with multiple impaired operation charges following a collision in Brockton.
Arena repairs approved while council seeks funding for future upgrades
TEESWATER – South Bruce council approved several arena refrigeration maintenance projects on July 28.
Household food insecurity rising locally
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Public health units across the region are concerned about the growing number of households struggling to afford basic needs, including food.
Last Mayor of Rusty River offers comedic take on council capers
The Last Mayor of Rusty River, currently on stage on the Blyth Festival offers audiences a comedic look behind the scenes of a rural council chambers – a bit of well-timed fun for the voters in the crowd before the serious business of municipal elections set to take place across Ontario this fall.
Fire department seeks funding for firefighter safety equipment
TEESWATER – South Bruce Fire Rescue is applying for about $32,000 in provincial funding to purchase personal protective equipment for firefighters as the department continues updating safety practices and reviewing its operations.
Scaled-back John Street reconstruction approved after divided council debate
TEESWATER – A scaled-back reconstruction of John Street in Mildmay will move ahead after South Bruce council voted on July 28 to award a construction contract that removes a planned sidewalk and retaining wall from the project.
Theft investigation in Listowel, OPP seeking Person of Interest
LISTOWEL – Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in relation to a theft that occurred July 26, around 11:30 a.m.
County council discusses municipal CANHC memberships
WALKERTON – Bruce County is a member of the Canadian Association for Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC), a not-for-profit organization that represents communities hosting nuclear-related operations. The municipalities of Kincardine and South Brucex are also members.
Tender awarded contract for drain improvements in Howick
HOWICK – Howick council has awarded a contract for improvements to Municipal Drain No. 20, approving a tender priced at $122,249 plus HST for work intended to upgrade the aging drainage system.
Pick a Posie Vintage holds grand re-opening of accessible retail, creative space
Blyth’s vintage clothing store, had its grand re-opening July 30, an event four years in the making.
Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List
If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.
Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province
BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.
