The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received an update on the ongoing measles outbreak at its recent meeting on April 11.
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Howick passes new budget bylaw
Council here recently passed bylaw 21-2025, being a bylaw to adopt the 2025 municipal budget, and repealed bylaw 12-2025
Hanover Community Players to stage Bare Bear Bones
HANOVER - Will Norm and Ruth have a glamping holiday?
SVCA program sees 6 million trees planted since 1974
Through its dedicated forestry team, the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has restored approximately 8,423 hectares of land, working alongside more than 1,144 landowners to support a healthier, more resilient landscape.
Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award now accepting applications
BROCKTON - The fifth annual Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is officially open for applications.
South Bruce to revisit water tower at mayor’s request
After a lengthy discussion and debate, South Bruce Council cancelled a multi-million-dollar water tower project in Teeswater late in March, but Mayor Mark Goetz wants that decision reviewed.
Bruce Power announces Canadian at our Core campaign
HURON COUNTY - Bruce Power launched its Canadian at our Core campaign, committing to continue to promote the made-in-Ontario and -Canada nuclear industry and urging its partners and suppliers to buy Canadian. Bruce Power’s commitment to buy local and products made in Canada has five key pillars:
Council seeks financial clarity on recreation fees and cost recovery
Coun. Mitch Wright presented two notices of motion at the April 7 regular council meeting, requesting updates from Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss about the financial implications of the changes to the recreation fees in 2024 and cost recovery options.
April 3 Walkerton Lottery Winners named
WALKERTON - Congratulations to the Walkerton Lottery Winners for April 3 Major Draw #8: Connie Detzler, $1,000; Don Butland, $500; John Ernewein, $300; Mike Brant, $250; Jusy and Ken Kraemer, $200; Jim, Beth and Nora Bohnert, $150. Draw was made by Rose Austin.
South Bruce approves above-budget purchase, tariffs blamed for overage
After significant debate regarding retrofitting existing equipment and procurement processes, the Council of the Municipality of South Bruce decided to purchase a water tank that came in 20 per cent over budget due to US tariffs.
South Bruce development charges taking shape with council direction
After receiving direction from council to continue investigating development charges (DCs) for the municipality, South Bruce staff looked for further direction on preferred exemptions, phasing in plans and discounts in the program.
Brockton community rebranding initiative closer to fruition
Communities within Brockton will be the focus of a rebranding exercise approved by municipal council last week.
Brockton defers transfer to landfill reserves due to disagreement
A $270,000 transfer to reserves was deferred by Brockton Council during its April 8 meeting, as some council members felt the move wasn’t fair to all residents.
Brockton increases summer staff due to high program demand
Due to a significant increase in interest during the 2024 summer season and a similar surge in interest this year, Brockton council approved the hiring of additional summer students to run summer day camps.
Brockton to support Walkerton homecoming with seed money and discount
The Municipality of Brockton will support the 2026 Walkerton Homecoming with seed money at council’s direction, which also sets a standard facility rental reduction for similar future requests.
