A merger between two local farm cooperatives has been approved.
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FCC boosts credit availability to help with higher input costs
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering enhanced credit line options and increased crop input loan limits to address recent input cost increases in Canada’s agriculture and food industry.
Local unemployment rate drops to 4.5 per cent in March
In March, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.1 percentage point to 4.5 per cent, remaining the second lowest in Ontario.
Saugeen Connects launches third student start-up program
In 2019, the Saugeen Connects Partnership consisting of Brockton, Hanover, Minto, Wellington North and West Grey, along with the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), launched the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP).
Grey Bruce Health Unit presents 2022 budget: county portion remains unchanged
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, presented the 2022 budget to Bruce County council at the April 7 meeting.
Southline Brant Women’s Institute holds last meeting
On Saturday, March 26, 2022, eight of our Women’s Institute (W.I.) ladies met at the home of Joan Stroeder for their final meeting.
Tocheri retiring as Hanover CAO
Effective Aug. 31, Hanover’s CAO Brian Tocheri will be retiring.
Unique Easter display
The Paisley Pharmacy had a charming and unique Easter display in the front window – an enchanting mechanical rendition of how the Easter Bunny might operate his Easter egg factory. Children loved it but it was the adults who were truly fascinated.
Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre provides program updates
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (MCM&CC) in Southampton has announced a number of upcoming programs and projects:
County Towne Players brighten up Victoria Jubilee Hall tower
Spring has finally sprung, and the County Towne Players are celebrating by donating colourful daffodil banners to Victoria Jubilee Hall.
Mayor optimistic about attracting nuclear suppliers to Brockton
Mayor Chris Peabody said he’ll be attending Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County council’s planning meeting electronically – he’s been isolating at his cottage, having returned from last week’s Good Roads conference in Toronto, and the meeting of the Canadian Nuclear Association in Ottawa with COVID.
County Towne Players’ 2022 production ready to go
The County Towne Players are looking forward to seeing you at the 2022 production of Four Weddings and an Elvis by Nancy Frick.
Sistema Walkerton launches free after school violin program
Sistema Walkerton has launched its inaugural session to bring free violin lessons to local students.
Formosa Lions making a plethora of plans
Formosa Lions President Jim Batte welcomed the members to a delicious ham dinner served COVID-buffet style, with only the servers touching the utensils. Secretary Lion Hank Soers and Treasurer Lion John Schill attended to their respective duties.
Proud big sister moment from provincials
I’ve been to provincials as a spectator over a handful of times. And this is my first seeing a gold medal win from the Mount Forest Rams.
