One county councillor is wanting an answer about whether there is any duplication of servicing between SWIFT projects and the work of local telecoms in bringing high-speed internet to rural parts of the county.
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Thundercats open OEHL regular season at home on Oct. 21
The Durham Thundercats are hoping to have a better result in the standings in 2023-24, but have a tough test ahead of them in their first game of the season.
Capitals continue to roll early with two more weekend wins
The Walkerton Capitals continue to put the rest of the PJHL’s North Pollock Division on notice during the early stages of the 2023-24 campaign, with the local junior club racking up another pair of wins over the weekend.
More fun than ever planned for 167th Little Royal
The 167th Walkerton Little Royal Fair is coming up soon on Oct. 13, 14, and 15.
Remembrance Day services planned for Teeswater, Mildmay
In a report from CAO/Clerk Leanne Martin, plans for two Remembrance Day services were shared with council on Sept. 26.
Bruce County Public Library’s TD Summer Reading Club breaks attendance records
Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is thrilled to announce the outstanding success of its 2023 Summer Reading Club, which shattered all previous years’ records with an incredible 280,142 minutes of reading logged.
Business to Bruce offers help for entrepreneurs
Aspiring entrepreneurs can successfully start or expand a business in Bruce County. Our diverse economy helps set the stage. And Business to Bruce offers financial support through two grant programs now open for applications: the Starter Company Plus program and the Tourism Innovation Lab Spark Ment
Grey Bruce Public Health leads collaborative project on preventing substance use among youth
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) has led a Locally Driven Collaborative Project (LDCP), aimed at identifying and enhancing evidence-based strategies for preventing substance use and related harms among Ontario youth.
OFA VIEWPOINT: Agriculture is about more than farming
This week marks Ontario Agriculture Week. Strategically selected to be just before Thanksgiving, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the abundance of locally produced food, fuel, fibre and flowers that we are lucky enough to have easy access to here in Ontario.
Council agrees to create South Bruce interactive mapping
In response to the municipality’s interest in future infrastructure, council agreed to proceed with the creation of online interactive mapping at the cost of $45,000.
What makes a champion of the truth?
When you think of a champion, what comes to mind? Perhaps an athlete with a gold medal or a student winning an academic trophy? But what about another type of champion, the people who stand up for and defend our democracy – not with physical prowess, but with their words.
Keep it real
After an incredibly difficult Friday, I made a point of getting some fresh air and physical exercise. Saturday was consumed with chores around the farm, not generally a day of leisure nor what one might suspect an executive (of sorts) to do in off-hours.
South Bruce agrees to host Reconciliation Training, Indigenous Cultural Awareness seminar
It appears South Bruce plans to stay committed to its path to Reconciliation by hosting another opportunity to learn more about Indigenous culture.
Brockton to increase fees and charges for 2024
Council approved the proposed 2024 fees and charges, but not without discussion.
Volunteers at Brockton Community Church serve up traditional Thanksgiving dinner to those in need
Volunteers at Brockton Community Church served a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner, complete with pie for dessert, to approximately 40 people on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
