People of a certain age will probably remember a gently beautiful song about a “bridge over troubled waters.” In this case, the waters are fine but the D. S. Weis Memorial Bridge has its troubles – to the tune of $188,361.80 in additional work.
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Water company proposes upgrades to Mildmay Rotary Park
The South Bruce Rotary Club has teamed up with the Aurora-based alkaline spring water company, Flow, to improve the health and safety of the spring water distribution system at the Mildmay Rotary Park.
Sunnyside Grill opening additional location in Wingham
It appears as though the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree in regard to Sunnyside Grill as a brand and its franchisees.
Keeping cool at the Walkerton splash pad
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Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee approves Paisley bridge recommendation
The Teeswater River Bridge in Paisley came before Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee on June 17.
National Indigenous Peoples Day recognized by the NWMO
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) released a statement on National Indigenous People's Day on June 21 in what they call their "reconciliation journey."
Busy agenda for Brockton council
Mayor Chris Peabody commented on this week’s council agenda, saying there are a number of matters that are of community interest.
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.
