Mayor Chris Peabody commented on this week’s council agenda, saying there are a number of matters that are of community interest.
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Bruce County designates two invasive plants as local weeds
The county’s transportation and environmental services committee discussed what’s become an ongoing issue – invasive species of weeds.
Bruce County’s paramedicine program to continue
Bruce County’s community paramedicine program has been extended until September.
Bruce County approves Hepworth townhouse development
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody has expressed interest in a small townhouse development in Hepworth – it’s the type of development he’d like to see in Brockton’s hamlets.
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board releases 2021-2022 budget highlights
HANOVER – The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board approved a balanced and compliant budget…
Freiburger Race Team makes donation
Freiburger Race Team makes donation – Freiburger Race Team #37 has a tradition of donating all their winnings to help others. On June 12, the team made a donation to Melissa Kuntz, who is fighting cancer. She’ll use the funds to help with parking, fuel, food and other expenses.
Formosa Lions still planning, wishing pandemic would come to an end
The Formosa Lions held their last business meeting of the current Lions year on June 9. President Lion Frank Jacobi welcome 16 members virtually with Zoom.
Site prep has begun for Formosa Country Christmas shed
The Formosa Country Christmas (FCC) committee – with the assistance of the Formosa Lions Club, Municipality of South Bruce and Goetz Contracting from Mildmay – began the first “dig” on the site for a shed to store items for the Formosa Country Christmas event to be held Dec. 2 – 5, 2021.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week awards 13th annual prize to local vet
On June 12, the OVC Class of 2021 virtual veterinary oath ceremony took place. The GBFW committee was delighted to watch this ceremony and to announce that Dr. Heather Reinhardt is the recipient of the 2021 award.
Bruce County Library’s Summer Reading Club returns
BRUCE COUNTY – No matter your age or reading level, the Bruce County Public Library has a…
Howick pool will offer public swimming in 2021
Despite the pandemic-related restrictions, the Howick pool saw some success last season, and they are looking to have another successful season this summer.
Howick Fire Department investigating change to dispatch services
The Howick Fire Department is planning to switch dispatch services from Stratford to Owen Sound.
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority issues flood outlook statement
GREY-BRUCE – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority advises that a strong storm system will be…
Ontario to move to Step 2 of reopening plan on June 30
TORONTO — Ontario will be entering step two of its “Roadmap to Reopen” plan on June 30, two…
Junior Farmers clubs: Then and now
The Junior Farmers clubs in Ontario were formed in 1914. According to the official website: “…30 young farmers huddled in a classroom in Woodbridge, Ontario for the final class of their six-week course to learn the “principles upon which everyday farm life are based.
