Bruce County will hold a public meeting as per the Development Charges Act, 1997, on Sept. 7 at 9:30 a.m.
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Grey Bruce Public Health board hears report on infectious diseases, sexual health team
A report prepared by Gillian Jordan, public health manager, infections diseases and sexual health team, was presented at the July 28 meeting of Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) by Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week award presented to Dr. Hannah Jansen
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week has been a mainstay for the agricultural industry in Grey and Bruce counties since 1966.
NWMO donates new hydroponic unit to Teeswater library
The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) recently announced a generous donation from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) – a cutting-edge hydroponic unit.
SVCA gives update on Varney pond
This spring, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) did not fill the Varney pond, located on a 4.6 hectare property just south of Durham. The property offers day use amenities to the public; the pond has been a popular swimming area for many years.
Barns in the Queen’s Bush
The Mill Pond Gallery and Bruce County Bookstore in Cargill hosted author, journalist and photographer Jon Radojkovic on July 29, as he presented his book, Barns of the Queen’s Bush. Radojkovic, who is president of Ontario Barn Preservation, and a timber framing expert, showcased antique barn buildi
Golf ball discovered inside tree at Walkerton Golf and Curling Club
Keith Ellis, manager of the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club, is mystified how a Top Flite golf ball came to be found in the middle of a tree on July 19. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” he said. It appears some hapless golfer lost the ball on the third hole fairway some 20 years ago. Ellis said t
Summer Company program helps five young entrepreneurs start their own businesses
Sab Shinwari of Walkerton has a jump start on his career goal, and he couldn’t be more pleased.
Mildmay decked out for Homecoming 2023
Mildmay is all decked out in Homecoming 2023 colours, ready for a celebration of home, of getting together with friends new and old.
Brockton awards Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award
The municipality has announced that the winner of this year’s Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is Katelynn Lavergne, who’s studying environmental sciences at the University of Guelph.
Claiming the poets of Bruce County
Among Bruce County poets, two names stand out. I’m not speaking of James Stark of Paisley, or Robert Graham of Lucknow, or Mary Stinson of Ripley, or Pearl McKelvie Paterson Kerr of Chesley, poets all. But rather one woman and one man, whose verse achieved national recognition.
Local insurance companies donate to Walkerton tennis court rehab project
The tennis court rehabilitation project in Walkerton has received two donations from local insurance companies. CMR Insurance and Intact Public Entities jointly presented the Municipality of Brockton with a $5,000 donation on July 27, and Trillium Mutual Insurance donated $3,000 through its ROOTS Co
Intimate partner violence investigation leads to charges against Brockton resident
BROCKTON – On July 23, 2023, the South Bruce OPP responded to an address in Brockton and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation. As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old of Simcoe County has been charged with domestic mischief, spousal assault, and uttering threats. The accused
Bruce County turns around projected deficit
A report in the Bruce County agenda package for Aug. 3 indicates the county has turned around the projected year-end deficit of $104,463 from the first quarter financial statement review, to a projected year-end surplus of $952,807.
