BRUCE COUNTY - County Coun. Chris Peabody (Brockton) updated the county on the situation regarding Brockton’s request for sharing of court security and prisoner transportation costs.
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Roots of Bruce puts agriculture front and centre for local students
The annual Roots of Bruce event, a celebration of agriculture focused on Grade 5 students in the area, was held last month in Walkerton at the community agriculture buildings.
Anonymous $10,000 donation supports Imagination Library in Howick
The Howick Optimist Club recently received a generous $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Howick appoints Alana Dick as deputy clerk
Council here has officially appointed Alana Dick as the township’s new deputy clerk.
HPPH reminds residents to be prepared for emergencies
Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada runs from May 4 to 10. This year’s provincial theme is, “Plan for every season.”
St. Teresa team goes undefeated
The Senior Girls basketball team from St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in Walkerton scored a perfect day at the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board pool A tournament late last month.
Highlighting Alzheimer Society Huron Perth Public Education opportunities from April – June
Alzheimer Society Huron Perth has a spring line up of education opportunities.
Police concerned about increase in school bus crashes
West Region Ontario Provincial Police have expressed concern over a spike in school bus crashes.
Road works could be under budget
The tenders for the reconstruction of Dietz and Kleist Street in Mildmay came in significantly under budget, leaving South Bruce Public Works Director Stu Moffat saying the municipality may save as much as $250,000.
Lane change for Durham Street bridge project expected soon
BRUCE COUNTY - The update on the Durham Street bridge project presented to Bruce County council on May 1 stated that construction has resumed and work is on track for completion by the year’s end.
Volunteers are at the heart of United Way’s work across Perth-Huron
National Volunteer Week is April 27 to May 3 and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is celebrating the incredible commitment of the volunteers who bring so much to the organization.
The Well Community Collective receives $1 million donation
The Well Community Collective (The Well) announce via press release a $1 million donation from Bruce Power to support the creation of The Well Youth Hubs across Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Perth counties. This investment will provide thousands of youth aged 12–25 with easier access to the care, connecti
Council approves route for Triumph Triathlon in August
Council here received a report at its April 29 meeting from the recreation department about the upcoming Triumph Triathlon in Gorrie.
Strong mayor powers discussed by Howick Council
At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled a letter from the Township of Rideau Lakes out of correspondence, asking to endorse Resolution No. 78-2025 opposing the expansion of strong mayor powers to additional municipalities.
South Bruce Council announces new fire chief, manager of financial services
South Bruce Council recognized a few new faces to its senior staff team during a council meeting in April, and bid farewell to some staff who had put decades in on behalf of the municipality and its municipal predecessors.
