Staff presented the proposed wage increases referencing the municipality’s policy, however council had some concerns.
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Formosa outdoor rink a busy spot
The Formosa Recreation Centre outdoor ice rink is a busy spot. No one is allowed inside the building but what really matters is that there is ice and a place for people to enjoy themselves during the lockdown.
Bruce County announces results of homelessness enumeration
Bruce County’s human services department, with Grey County and community partners, conducted a homelessness enumeration on Monday, Oct. 18, as part of the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing mandate.
Teeswater family appears on Family Feud Canada
Locally known for their musical talents and step dancing skills, the Ballagh family will soon be known across the nation, as they will appear on an episode of Family Feud Canada this week.
POW-NNW ask South Bruce council to rescind motion, proceed with October referendum
Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) wants South Bruce council to take control of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) process they are participating in, which could see the municipality host a deep geological repository (DGR) for the nation’s nuclear waste.
South Bruce building permits fees surpass $187,000 for the second year in a row
outh Bruce issued more building permits than ever before in 2021.
Brockton reports strong residential growth in 2021
Among the items on the agenda at Brockton’s first council meeting of the new year was a very encouraging report from the building and planning manager, Dieter Weltz.
Walkerton Right to Life donates to Saugeen Hospice, Food Bank
Contributed Photos Walkerton and District Right to Life hosted a successful online auction before Christmas, raising funds to support Saugeen Hospice and the Walkerton and District Food Bank. A total of $875 was raised, with Saugeen Hospice and the Food Bank each receiving $437.50.
Bruce County Library’s bookmobile project due to launch in 2022
Brooke McLean, director of the Bruce County Library, told Brockton council that the long-awaited bookmobile project is close to completion.
Victoria Jubilee Hall asks for $25,000 from municipality
A delegation consisting of Bob McCulloch, Henry Simpson and Robin Zettel presented the annual report on Victoria Jubilee Hall to council on Jan. 11.
The Walkerton Legion is still here
Despite Legion branches across the province being closed due to the current COVID directives, our Service Officers are still available to help.
The dirty business of coming clean
Now that I’ve scared off 96 (100?) per cent of my readers, I have to come clean on something. Pun heavily intended. The night of Friday, Jan. 14 marked my first shower of 2022. Not out of choice really, more a representation of present circumstances.
Time for a giant leap forward
COVID may be attacking young and old, rich and poor, employed and unemployed at will, but the impact of the pandemic has not been the same for everyone.
Staff at Bruce County’s long-term care homes to follow provincial regulations
Mayor Chris Peabody, who chairs the county’s long-term care board of management, raised an issue at last week’s meeting of Bruce County council meeting regarding staffing.
