BRUCE COUNTY – With summer here and Bruce County buzzing with outdoor fun, it’s important to stay alert to changing weather conditions. Thunderstorm season is here. Don’t let a summer storm catch you off guard.
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Goderich celebrates ‘Dominion day’with Grand Tattoo: July 1, 1926
A hundred years ago, people across Perth County were talking about the Grand Tattoo held in Goderich on July 1, 1926. Residents traveled to the town by automobile or bus to take part in the Dominion Day’s celebrations held there.
County seeks answers on how conservation authority transition will impact county budget
WALKERTON – Bruce County council has decided to take an advocacy approach when it comes to proposed changes to conservation authorities...
Arrest made in Listowel disturbance call
LISTOWEL – One individual has been arrested and two charges have been laid following an investigation here on June 30.
Brockton unveils community fish and launches Find the Fish Walking Adventure
WALKERTON – Residents and visitors are invited to explore Walkerton in a whole new way this summer with the re-launch of the Fish Art Walking Tour, the unveiling of a brand-new Community Fish sculpture, and the launch of the Find the Fish Walking Adventure.
OPP seek help with cycling collision
GEORGIAN BLUFFS – Grey-Bruce OPP are investigating a serious collision that occurred on Grey Road 1 near the regional airport in Georgian Bluffs on July 5 at 11:36 a.m.
South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects
TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.
South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining
TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.
South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager
TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.
Outdated website adds to frustration over BMO closures
BRUCE COUNTY - The Bank of Montreal (BMO) branches in Walkerton, Mildmay and Teeswater have now closed, leaving customers in three Bruce County communities travelling to Hanover for in-person banking services, while some residents say the transition has been confusing and difficult.
Police urge e-bike riders to be aware of rules
ORILLIA - The OPP are reminding the public to know the rules and regulations governing e-bikes before taking to the road or trail this summer.
‘Third time is the charm,’: mayor on arena funding application
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview June 30 that he has a strong feeling the time is right for Brockton to apply for funding for a new arena.
First Responders Day at Saugeen Municipal Airport draws crowds
BROCKTON - What could be better – perfect weather, planes flying overhead, and the asphalt near the terminal covered with fire trucks, police cruisers, ambulances, helicopters, and best of all, the people who use the vehicles to respond to emergencies in our area?
Westario Power provides update on proposed transaction with ERTH
WALKERTON - Westario Power Inc. held its annual general meeting on June 24, providing shareholders with an update on the company’s operations, strategic direction, and the sale of the utility to ERTH Corporation.
Two Brockton residents charged with firearms offences after search warrant executed
BROCKTON - A search warrant executed in Brockton has resulted in the seizure of two firearms and the arrest of two Brockton residents.
