South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) announced last week that the emergency department at the Durham hospital will be closed overnight starting Sunday, March 10 for an extended period, due to nursing shortages.
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South Bruce has no plans to install EV charging stations
South Bruce has decided to put any plans for electric vehicle charging stations on hold for the time being.
How can we rebuild Canada’s crumbling economy?
A lot of recent surveys taking the pulse of the nation show that Canadians are worried and anxious about the state of our economy and the future of the country.
Arran-Elderslie CAO Sylvia Kirkwood retiring after 30 years of municipal service
The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie has announced that after 30 years of municipal service and three years with Arran-Elderslie, Sylvia Kirkwood will be retiring from her role as chief administrative officer, effective July 31.
‘My heart is very much still in Listowel’
Despite all the success, the accolades and the fame, Jared Keeso remains grounded. It’s simply the way he was brought up, and it’s the way he’ll always be.
Family affair at Brockton Family Day events
With horse-drawn sleigh rides, the opportunity to climb into various emergency vehicles, the chance to visit with St. John Ambulance therapy dogs, go skating, watch the Walkerton Firefighters defeat South Bruce OPP 4-1 in the Battle of the Badges, and top it off with a game between the Walkerton Cap
In Photos: Family Day Fun
WINGHAM – Danika White being watched closely by her brother Alexander after getting her kitty cat…
County diverts heavy truck traffic from Durham Street bridge in Walkerton
Please take notice that Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services department is implementing two alternate truck routes (ATR) effective Friday, Feb. 16 related to the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton.
‘That is pretty precious ground’
I stared at my blinking cursor atop a blank Microsoft Word document for a solid 10 minutes on Monday morning before typing in the five-word headline at the top of this piece. It suddenly came easily and almost subconsciously. I knew the quote from memory.
Shrove Tuesday at Atwood Presbyterian Church
The Atwood Presbyterian Church helped mark Shrove Tuesday with its annual pancake dinner on Feb. 13.
Bruce Stainton, Green Team honoured at BIA AGM
WINGHAM – Bruce Stainton received a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wingham BIA…
Wingham resident wins $1 million on LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw
Pearson Smith of Wingham can “find his possible” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 prize worth $1 million in the Gold Ball Draw on Oct. 11, 2023.
County awards $2,500 to three local recipients through grant program
As directed by staff, council passed a motion and bylaw on Feb. 15 to award $2,500 each to the Huron Perth Agricultural Science Centre; United Way Perth-Huron; and Stratford Summer Music.
Use of county’s homelessness sheltering up 500 per cent over last five years
The number speaks volumes – a 500 per cent increase in use of Bruce County’s homelessness sheltering services over the past five years.
Peter and Jo-Anne Carter launch raffle to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society
When Peter Carter stepped back from his annual fundraising walk for the Alzheimer Society, people told him he’d miss it.
