In the depths of the Depression an epic chase took place. A Chevy and the undertaker’s brand new Plymouth roared down the 8th Concession of Brant Township with Constable Otto McClevis in hot pursuit. The stolen cars would soon crash and McClevis would set a record: the only policeman in Ontario who
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Formosa Recreation Centre officially opened, Oct. 15
Thanks to the tireless planning efforts of local service organizations, a small army of volunteers who made the vision a reality, and the generosity of project donators, the Formosa Recreation Centre will continue to be a hub of physical activity for years to come.
Bingo!
Ruth Ann Schlosser and Dianne Keip, both of Hanover although Keip used to live in Walkerton, prepare for a fun evening of bingo at the Elmwood Community Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The Elmwood Chamber of Commerce started the bingos Sept. 6, after a hiatus due to COVID, and will continue them until N
CWL makes donation to South Grey-Bruce Literacy Council
The St. Joseph’s Catholic Women’s League in Cargill recently presented the South Grey-Bruce Youth Literary Council with a donation. The donation was made from proceeds of the CWL’s bazaar. Pictured: Pauline Cuneo of the CWL presents the cheque to Harvey McFadden of the South Grey-Bruce Youth Literar
Peabody continues to advocate for local nursing staff
Mayor Chris Peabody is working closely with Arran-Elderslie Mayor Steve Hammell regarding the announced two-month closure of the Chesley hospital’s emergency department.
Brockton asks for increases to ODSP, Ontario Works payments
The Oct. 11 meeting got off to serious start with three business items arising from the minutes.
New, active real estate listings in Brockton up for fifth straight month
Home sales in Brockton continue to slow.
Policing to cost more next year
The OPP annual billing statement report for Brockton shows an increase of $156,547 for 2023, from $2,486,934 to $2,643,481.
Standing room only at meeting on two-month closure of the Chesley hospital’s ER
On Oct. 7, the Chesley hospital’s emergency department closed for eight weeks, with no guarantee of what will happen on Dec. 2, the scheduled reopening date. The smallest of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s four sites, it’s been hit hard during the current nurse shortage that’s affected hospital
Region boasts lowest unemployment rate in Ontario
The lowest unemployment rate in the province belongs to midwestern Ontario.
North Huron’s housing market rebounds in September
After a relatively poor August, the North Huron housing market took a turn for the better in September.
South Bruce CBO ‘fairly pleased’ with e-permit software trial results
Staff in the building department hope to continue using digital e-permitting software following the completion of a two-year trial.
Ireland thanks council, staff
A councillor not seeking re-election on Oct. 24 thanked his fellow council members and municipal staff for their support and work over the past four years.
Gowland: ‘There’s still lots of challenges’
Jim Gowland, chair of the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC), addressed council on Oct. 11 to speak to the third quarter CLC report.
Teeswater landfill to accept agricultural plastics for recycling
Council and staff hope a pilot project will help divert agricultural plastics from the landfill.