The draft budget calls for a levy increase of 6.81 per cent – 4.04 for maintaining services and 2.77 per cent for new initiatives or assets.
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DGR voting information has been sent to residents
Voters in South Bruce are being urged to check their mail for the voter letters regarding the Oct. 28, 2024 referendum on the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR).
Wingham Ironmen edged 2-1 by Barons
The Wingham Ironmen were edged 2-1 in a Provincial Junior Hockey League action at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Council okays EA process for water storage expansion
At the Oct. 8 meeting, Brockton council gave the go-ahead for the municipality to advance the environmental assessment process through the services of BM Ross and Associates for water storage expansion.
Bruce Power donates $100,000 to Huron Hospice ahead of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
Bruce Power is celebrating the importance of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (Oct. 12) with a $100,000 donation to Huron Hospice for its Moments Matter Even More capital campaign.
Teeswater’s new water tower to be similar in design to Mildmay’s
Council decided on option two for Teeswater’s new water tower.
Cargill Lawnbowling Club hosts year-end dinner, meeting
Members of the Cargill Lawnbowling Club held their year-end dinner and meeting earlier this month.
Kitchen skills program for seniors expands with funding help from RTOERO district
A pilot program from the Local Community Food Centre will help seniors to learn new recipes and foster social connections, thanks to a $4,000 donation from District 9 Huron-Perth of RTOERO.
Grey-Bruce health board discusses new addiction treatment model
The Grey Bruce Board of Health has endorsed a letter from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa), sent to Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones concerning the new addiction treatment hubs.
Capitals down Whalers 3-2
The Walkerton Capitals hosted Fergus Oct. 11, and despite a goal by the opposition seconds into the game, the Caps claimed a 3-2 victory.
Student pilot makes emergency landing in field; assault and robbery in Wingham
Huron County OPP and the Central Huron Fire Department responded to a report of a possible airplane crash in Central Huron on Oct. 10 just after 5 p.m, a police report reads.
North Huron to implement flat water, wastewater rates in 2025
BM Ross Engineer Ryan DeVries came to township council on Oct. 7 with financial plans for water metering in North Huron.
Region’s heritage will be on display on the 2024 Saugeen Culture Bus Tour
Local history and culture enthusiasts are in for a treat with the 2024 Saugeen Culture Bus Tour, scheduled for Oct. 26.
Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 17, 2024 turnbacks
Frozen turkeys $0.89/lb;
Draft Bruce County 2025 budget calls for 6.81% levy increase
Bruce County council got its first look at the 2025 budget on Oct. 10.
