HOWICK – At its recent April 25 meeting, Howick Council passed a bylaw authorizing the Reeve and Clerk to enter into an agreement contract with Circular Materials Ontario (CMO).
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Hikes for Saugeen Hospice held in several area communities
The rain let up just in time for this year’s Hikes for Saugeen Hospice – unlike past years when hikers got thoroughly soaked.
Students at WDCS raise over $1,600 at Walk for Hospice event
Walkerton District Community School showed support for Saugeen Hospice by participating in the fundraising event Walk for Hospice, raising $1,687 in total.
South Bruce, NWMO sign hosting agreement for nuclear waste project
The Municipality of South Bruce Council endorsed a hosting agreement between the municipality and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) at its meeting May 1. Mayor Mark Goetz and CAO Leanne Martin signed the agreement on behalf of the municipality following a vote of council on Wednesday
Grey Bruce Public Health: one in five Grey Bruce homes struggle with food insecurity
Food insecurity is a reality for almost one in five Grey-Bruce households, according to information collected by Grey Bruce Public Health.
A $33,500 capital grant makes a clean impact at the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre
On April 27, local MPP Lisa Thompson met with the staff and volunteers with the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre to congratulate them on the successful conclusion of their $33,500 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Bluewater school board agriculture program celebrated in new Grey Roots location
The start of an exciting new chapter and innovative partnership for Bluewater District School Board’s (BWDSB’s) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Agriculture program is being celebrated.
Next steps for Durham Street bridge project outlined at meeting
“Replacement” has been removed from the Durham Street bridge project, as the county proceeds with its plan to conduct emergency repairs on the venerable and well-used structure. The stated intention of the county is to follow up with phase two – not replacement, but rehabilitation.
MRCC provides educational experience for students, Scouts
The Middle Maitland Rejuvenation Committee took Ms Crawford’s class from North Perth Westfield Elementary School on an outdoor education event on April 22 in honour of Earth Day.
Ground broken on MAP 59 project
At the May 6 ceremonial groundbreaking of the Memorial Arena Park ‘59 (MAP 59) project, all those in attendance shared the sentiment the event felt like a full-circle moment.
County to begin offering one-time 30-day extension to subdivision, condominium applications
Council amended a bylaw to allow the delegation of authority to allow staff to grant a temporary one-time extension of three months for draft approval to plans of subdivision and condominium plans at the May 2 meeting.
Gutter politics
Official Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre created quite a stir in the past couple of weeks with his pledge to use the notwithstanding clause to override any laws that don’t suit his worldview in a bizarre op-ed piece in which he trashed every form of business association going.
County to comment on provincial planning changes
Bruce County council will be submitting comments to the province on this spring’s changes to planning legislation.
Three local gyms welcomed over 100 Grade 7 students
Three of North Perth local gyms welcomed over 100 Grade 7 students from North Perth Westfield Elementary School to learn about the importance of fitness.
Luke Brubacher drafted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats, eyes up NFL career
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats selected eight Canadian players in the May 1 Canadian Football League (CFL) draft – including 6’5”, 246-pound defensive lineman Luke Brubacher from Listowel who was drafted 16th overall in round two.
