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Brockton home sales slow in September: RAGBOS
The slow movement of home sales in Brockton continued in September.
New service launching for well water testing program
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) has announced the launch of a locally developed service that will ensure all Grey-Bruce residents have equitable, timely access to Public Health Ontario’s free well water testing program. The new service will allow residents on private drinking water systems to pick u
Bruce County to set aside funds for health care reserve
Health care may be a provincial responsibility, but health-care facilities are increasingly turning to local municipalities and counties with requests for financial support for a variety of projects.
Peabody: ‘Good news’ for Brockton about ER closures
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has “good news” for local communities hit hard by frequent emergency room closures.
Ashley Kestner crowned senior ambassador for Little Royal Fair
The 2022-23 Little Royal Fair ambassador Hayden Oberle and junior ambassador Callie Leifso passed on their crowns to this year’s ambassadors, Ashley Kestner – senior ambassador, and Rachel Holm – junior ambassador.
Short-term solution to ER closures announced at SBGHC board meeting
Nancy Shaw, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) CEO, had some positive news for the board of directors during the Oct. 4 meeting, about the ongoing staffing shortage.
Back to the drawing board for Bruce County’s development charges bylaw
The draft development charges bylaw has been referred back to staff for additional work in a very close vote.
SBGHC hospitals introduce new masking requirements, effective Oct. 4
As we enter the fall respiratory virus season, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is joining hospitals across the region in adjusting masking guidelines to better reflect the current health and safety risks.
NPFD training officer Ron Dozois discusses new full-time position
In terms of obtaining the best candidate possible for the North Perth Fire Department’s (NPFD) new full-time fire training officer position, the municipality likely couldn’t have secured a more qualified individual than Ron Dozois.
North Perth Westfield Elementary School hosts Terry Fox Run
The North Perth Westfield Elementary School Terry Fox Run was held on Friday, Sept 22. Students went out for walks after learning about Terry Fox in class. Pictured is Makayla Ough, Lylah Hellyer and Aurora Karpyshyn-Rapley.
Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre hosts grand opening
Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre celebrated its grand opening with community leaders on Sept. 30. Stan and Charlene Klasen took ownership of the business in July but will still offer Ashley brand furniture and mattresses, however they also carry locally made wood furniture, metal signs and home d
LMHF hosts 10th annual car, motorcycle rally
The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation held its 10th annual Car & Motorcycle Poker Rally on Saturday, Sept. 16. This event was held at Boyd Motors in Kurtzville once again and many thanks go out to Doug and Bonnie Boyd for allowing this event to happen and support local health care.
Province announces local economic development funding
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced over $272,802 in funding for local projects through the Rural Economic Development (RED) program on Sept. 29.
Bakker Dairy – proud producers of A2 milk
For those who are not lactose-intolerant but still have digestive discomfort after drinking a cool glass of milk, a particular protein could be causing the problem.
