Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton and Bruce County warden, anticipates some interesting discussion at Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County council, starting with the planning meeting.
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Residents call for action on Ridout St. hazards
A group of seven people, including Carol De Rosie and Brandy Patterson, were in the council chambers for the May 9 meeting of Brockton council, and more were in attendance electronically. The “hot topic” was Ridout Street.
Free life skills seminars for young adults coming this summer to South Bruce
The Municipality of South Bruce is offering free life skills training seminars to young adults ages 16 - 25. The workshops are sponsored through the Early Investments in Education and Skills (EIES) funding provided by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
County housing units to get energy-saving upgrades
The Bruce County Housing Corporation has partnered with CLEAResult for energy-saving upgrades to enhance the county’s housing facilities and benefit the tenants.
2022 Annual Report of local drinking water source protection activities now available
The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley (ABMV) Source Protection Committee (SPC) approved the 2022 Annual Progress Report for submission to the Province of Ontario. This progress report documents the achievements made together with municipalities, agencies and ministries to implement local source prote
Volunteers wanted for Behind the Bars this summer at Huron Historic Gaol
Behind the Bars returns to the Huron Historic Gaol this summer, and the Gaol is currently seeking volunteers to help portray former inmates for the popular event.
North Huron childcare user survey results released
Manager of Children’s Services Trisha McLean shared the results of a childcare survey sent out in February to families using at least one of the four North Huron childcare programs.
Time to prepare for an emergency is before it happens
Most of us ignore emergency preparedness, until there is an emergency.
‘Twenty and sunny’
Everyone needs a sense of balance in their lives. Occasional mental breaks to get away from the stressors that can arise from work and family are crucial in our fast-paced world.
What are the Formosa Lions up to?
Formosa Lions travelled to their May 10 meeting under sunny skies and warm temperatures. Has summer arrived or is this just a sneak preview? Lion president Jim Batte welcomed members who enjoyed a delicious meal of breaded stuffed chicken breast with all the trimmings and homemade pie.
Bruce County to implement fee for leaving cars too long at EV charging stations
Bruce County will be implementing an “idle fee” parking charge, effective Saturday, May 13, for all Bruce County-owned EV charging stations.
All representation must be at the table
Friends, I spent Mother’s Day this year fishing in the Maitland. Well, I use the term…
St. Mary’s school team wins gold at Skills Ontario competition
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board congratulated the gold medal winners from the Skills Ontario Competition, which took place last week.
Kincardine hospital fundraising project hits high gear
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors heard a presentation by Jack Nancekivell and Graham Mahood at the May 10 board meeting on the Kincardine fundraising campaign that’s underway.
NPFD to host breakfasts next three weekends
The North Perth Fire Department will be hosting its annual Listowel station’s Firefighter’s Breakfast at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Sunday, May 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
