Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker and Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson announced in a recent press release that the Ontario government is providing a total of $1,086,837 to support the expansion and improvement of public transit services in multiple local municipalities.
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January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Visiting someone with dementia? The Alzheimer Society of Canada offers the following tips.
Bruce County adds flex posts to traffic calming ‘toolbox’
In his final report to Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee on Jan. 20, Miguel Pelletier, who is retiring at the end of the month, recommended approval of a new traffic calming measure.
Bruce County announces new director of transportation, environmental services
Bruce County has announced the appointment of Amanda Froese as its new director of transportation and environmental services, effective Feb. 14.
South Bruce council approves multiple items at budget meeting
Staff asked council to give directions on various topics before presenting the operating budget at South Bruce council’s Jan. 18 budget meeting.
Charges laid in two-vehicle crash in Carrick Township
A Waterloo Region driver has been charged by South Bruce OPP following a two-vehicle crash in Carrick Township on Sunday.
Bruce County announces Indigenous Reconciliation planning initiative
On Thursday, Jan. 20, Bruce County’s executive committee approved a commitment to spend up to $150,000 to support the Bruce County Indigenous Reconciliation planning initiative.
The eagle has landed
Bald eagles have been making more and more appearances in the area recently. Reader Connie Wolfe has spotted these magnificent birds multiple times in recent weeks – Dec. 11 just off County Road 3, one beside her house on Dec. 22, and most recently on the afternoon of Jan. 16 on Concession 4. Two ea
News from Formosa
With the pandemic once again shutting down municipal halls, the Formosa Lions held their monthly meeting by Zoom. Lion President Jim Batte welcomed 15 members. Secretary Lion Hank Soers and Treasurer Lion John Schill tended to their duties.
Don’t take the elevator
There’s a point during a really long run where you can almost not blame the woman in the New York Marathon who cabbed it to the finish line. Regardless of how great your training was, your mind and body begin to crave relief, and thoughts can easily drift to wanting to fast track to the finish line
Walkerton Legion to reopen on Monday, Jan. 31
Good news, everyone! As a result of the announcement last week by the Ontario government, the Walkerton Legion is now permitted to reopen. The executive thanks you for your continued support and they hope to see you at the branch starting again on Monday, Jan. 31. Regular hours are Monday to Friday
Truth and Reconciliation, not just a checked box
I want to address the elephant in the room. Truth and Reconciliation is hard work for everybody, not just a box to check off and say it is done.
Reliable information the antidote for… statistics
While COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on our health-care system, the numbers game associated with it is becoming more confusing as days go on.
Brockton looks at reducing 6.8 per cent budget increase
Mayor Chris Peabody spent the hours prior to Tuesday night’s council meeting in budget deliberations with council and senior staff.
