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Vice-Chair says WOWC backs province, feds response to tariffs
The vice-chair of the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus recently issued a statement on the threat of US tariffs on Canadian goods.
South Bruce OPP reports 26 fraud incidents so far this year
The South Bruce OPP are warning residents to be cautious of fraudulent encounters by telephone, online, or other means.
2023 Mildmay Homecoming brings in over $800,000 Board donates more than $270,000 to local efforts
After hosting what organizers called an extremely successful event, The Mildmay 2023 Homecoming Committee was, at its own request, dissolved during the Feb. 11 South Bruce Council Meeting.
AMDSB announces new name, look for adult and continuing education program
According to a previous release, the AMDSB Centre for Employment and Learning is no longer providing employment services as of Feb. 1.
Airport economic development plan questioned by Kuhnke
While some members of the Municipality of Brockton Council were excited to see progress on economic development at the Saugeen Municipal Airport, Coun. Carl Kuhnke had serious concerns regarding the funding of the initiatives.
Human services department reports on assistance to children
The Bruce County human services department presented two reports to county council on Feb. 6 regarding assistance to children.
Brockton looks to renegotiate agreement on airport cost-sharing
After being rebuffed in its suggestion that the three owners of the Saugeen Municipal Airport consider selling the site, the Council of the Municipality of Brockton is seeking to revisit the cost-sharing with fellow ownership partners Hanover and West Grey.
South Bruce plots truck replacement plan for 2025
Council here passed their capital and operating budgets in principle Feb. 4 and 6, an action which was underscored by significant deliberation on where taxpayer money will land in municipal projects and assets during 2025.
Bruce libraries booking appointments for community tax filing assistance program
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is returning to the Bruce County Public Library Branches for the 2025 tax season.
South Bruce strikes new Recreation Team
South Bruce’s three-member Recreation Team, including Manager of Recreation and Facilities Shawnette Crouse and Councillors Ron Schnurr and Mike Niesen, was set during the municipal council’s Feb. 11 meeting.
Police warn residents to be on the alert for scams
To date this year, South Bruce OPP have received 26 fraud-related reports, and are warning people to be cautious.
Property association looks to work with council
The Lake Rosalind Property Owners Association (LRPOA), representing 182 households around the waterway, is looking to work with the municipality to address issues its members are having.
South Bruce split on development charges, defers decision
The continuing process of creating and possibly implementing development charges has been put on hold as South Bruce Council members consider options for the controversial issue.
Collision closes Highway 86 on Feb. 5
LISTOWEL – A single motor vehicle collision involving a tree took place on Highway 86, just west…
