The Township of North Huron recently approved its 2024 budget. The decision was made on Feb. 5 and includes a total levy increase of 3.8 per cent.
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Brockton Fire Department presents year-end report for Walkerton response calls
The Feb. 6 meeting of Brockton council included the 2023 annual report of the Brockton Fire Dept. for Walkerton, presented by Chief Chris Wells.
Durham Street bridge: County commended for plan that would keep Walkerton downtown open
Adam Stanley, Bruce County’s director of transportation and environmental services, and Chris Clark, engineer with Triton Engineering Services Ltd., outlined for Brockton council the most recent information on the possibility of rehabilitating the Durham Street bridge.
Royal Homes donates $150K to CT scanner at WDH
Royal Homes Ltd. has joined the growing group of donors supporting the Caring Together campaign to bring a new CT scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital. Royal Homes has generously contributed $150,000 to the campaign.
Huron County meetings to be posted to YouTube
HURON COUNTY – In an ongoing effort to modernize access to Huron County council meetings, Susan…
North Huron approves updated animal control bylaws
A report to North Huron council said that changes are coming to the animal control bylaws meant to recognize the use of DocuPet services by North Huron, satisfy changing legislative requirements, and improve the enforceability of the bylaw.
Fourth annual This Is Home fundraiser hosted by It Takes A Village
It Takes a Village (ITAV) hosted its fourth annual This Is Home fundraiser and awareness campaign on Feb. 10
Bruce County Paramedic Services and OPP hold recruiting event
Bruce County’s Paramedic Services will be joined by the Ontario Provincial Police for a joint recruitment event in Kincardine on Thursday, Feb. 15.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre: ER stats prove need for redevelopment
A single chart said it all – emergency room statistics showed the increase in use that had been predicted, proving the need for redevelopment of South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Kincardine hospital, according to Bill Heikkila, during his report on KROC (Kincardine Redevelopment Oversight Committee).
Bruce County Community Development accepting applications for Spruce the Bruce grants
BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County’s Community Development program, Spruce the Bruce, is now…
Brockton council votes down motion supporting conservation authority
During the Feb. 6 meeting, Brockton council voted down a motion by Coun. Greg McLean requesting that the province reconsider the minister of natural resources and forestry’s directive regarding conservation authorities.
Junior Capitals held to two goals in weekend losses
Despite a pair of weekend setbacks, the Walkerton Capitals continue to hold on to fourth place in the PJHL Pollock Division as the local junior club prepares to wrap its 2023-24 regular season.
Listowel Banner, The Ranch 100.1FM host ‘Business After 5’ event
LISTOWEL – The North Perth Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of ‘Business After 5’…
Formosa Country Christmas donates to Immaculate Conception Church
Formosa Country Christmas was extremely pleased to be able to present a cheque to Immaculate Conception Church in Formosa for $3,300.
Regional PA Day shifted in anticipation of total solar eclipse
In a unified move with other school boards across Ontario, the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) and Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) have decided to change the Professional Activity (PA) Day originally scheduled for Friday, April 26 to Monday, April 8.
