“This is the best day ever!” proclaimed my three-year-old, raising his arms to the ceiling of our hotel room with an enthusiasm I couldn’t replicate if I tried. He had just received his second emergency blood transfusion.
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OPG donates $20K to Walkerton hospital
On Dec. 7, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a $20,000 donation toward the Foundation’s ongoing mammography campaign. This year, OPG‘s Corporate Citizenship Program supported 67 individual projects across Bruce County. This program lo
Brockton to seek MZO for high-density residential development
A busy council agenda Tuesday evening included one report that spells good news for people desperate for affordable housing.
Brockton home sales slip in November
The number of homes sold in Brockton last month was down from the previous month and November 2020, however buyers are still willing to pay a premium for homes.
Province doubles OCIF grant to Brockton
The provincial government recently announced it is more than doubling the Ontario Communities Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) grant from 2021, providing almost $17 million to help build and repair infrastructure across Huron-Bruce.
Ombudsman releases report on Saugeen Municipal Airport
Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé has posted findings involving the Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission (SMAC) regarding public meetings.
Rising COVID numbers a concern in Grey-Bruce
Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health, is echoing provincial recommendations for all employers in the region to allow staff to work from home wherever it’s possible.
Community thanks Walkerton hospital staff with special gift
The staff of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton, received a special Christmas present from Brockton service clubs - Walkerton Kinettes, Walkerton Kinsmen, Walkerton and District Optimist Club, Walkerton Rotary Club, Walkerton Agricultural Society and Chepstow Lions Club.
Saugeen Conservation’s 2022 budget proposes 6.07 per cent increase
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) General Manager, Jennifer Stephens presented the 2022 budget to Howick council on Dec. 7.
Huron-Kinloss council receives funding request from Pine River Watershed Initiative Network
David Grant made a presentation on behalf of the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN), including a request for financial support from council.
Council shares sticker shock from proposed Teeswater Medical Clinic project
Councillors pointed out several holes in the Teeswater Medical Clinic budget at the Nov. 30 meeting. Ultimately, council said they need more time to consider the NWMO Near Term Investment request of $600,000 and municipal contribution of $300,000.
Hydro One to clean up soil near transformer station in Morris-Turnberry
Hydro One will be conducting some soil rehabilitation work near one of its transformer stations in Morris-Turnberry next year after testing found arsenic in the soil.
Study: More investment needed for cover crop innovation in Ontario
Researchers at the University of Manitoba (UM), working in collaboration with the Ontario Cover Crop Steering Committee, have shared the results from the 2020 Ontario Cover Crop Feedback Survey, the largest survey of its kind in Canada based on the number of responses received. The survey captured a
South Bruce council requests a third report on proposed municipal vehicle purchases
Staff reintroduced their concerns about the shortage of municipal vehicles but were met with yet another request for further information from council.
