Confusion about the wording of an amendment to the updated General Zoning Bylaw Review required North Huron council to hold a recorded vote at the end of the Oct. 2 regular council meeting.
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Report: Lack of communications major concern of Huron County residents
A report from Jim Seale, programming and community engagement coordinator for Huron County, certainly opened the lines of communication around the horseshoe at county council on Oct. 3.
FCC: Limited availability pushing farmland prices higher across Canada
Limited availability of farmland for sale is continuing to push land values higher, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
Community Foundation Grey Bruce distributes $532K to community groups
On Oct. 5, the Community Foundation Grey Bruce announced $532,000 in funding to support 10 projects in Grey and Bruce counties through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund.
South Bruce CLC hears potential DGR impacts on environment
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) received a report from Michelle Nearing, environment manager at the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), outlining the ongoing baseline environmental studies near the proposed site of a deep geological repository (DGR) for high-level radioactive waste.
Caps trade Ewald to Fergus
The Walkerton Capitals have made another roster move.
Construction begins on Bruce Power Regional Soccer Park washrooms
Last week, the Municipality of Brockton announced that construction has begun at the Bruce Power Regional Soccer Park. The project will provide accessible washrooms and changerooms, equipment storage, a concession stand, and additional parking spaces.
Capitals escape weekend with three more points
It was a wild pair of games last weekend at the Walkerton Community Centre, with the Junior Capitals able to escape the two meetings with three out of a possible four points.
Grey Bruce Singers rehearsing for upcoming Christmas shows
The Grey Bruce Singers are currently rehearsing every week to solidify their vocal talents and create their Christmas show, A Magical Christmas.
Province introduces legislation to make Ontario Health Teams responsible for home care
The province introduced legislation earlier this month which, if passed, will make Ontario Health Teams responsible for connecting people to home care services starting in 2025.
Small businesses contribute to unique culture of the community
Small business is actually big business.
Regional unemployment rate drops in September
In September, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 4.2 per cent.
Sale of Bruce Telecom approved by Kincardine council
The sale of a local telecommunications company, Bruce Telecom, was announced last week by the Municipality of Kincardine, who accepted an offer from Windsor Private Capital to purchase all shares in Bruce Telecom Holdings Inc. The all-cash transaction is valued at $32,650,000, less disbursements and
Bruce County Museum and Archives holds Truth and Reconciliation events
The Bruce County Museum and Archives held several events and activities in September aimed at creating public awareness and opportunities for education, and to honour the thousands of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children across Canada forced to attend residential and day schools.
The Bookmobile has arrived in Bruce County
If you can’t come to the library, the library can now come to you.
