News & Notices

Bruce County Long Term Care and Senior Services showed appreciation for all the students that have recently completed or are completing their co-op and clinical placements at the County’s long term care homes in Walkerton and Wiarton. The County also recognized staff members who shared their knowledge and offered mentorship to the placement students.

Warden Peabody and Council will advocate on key issues impacting the County at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa, Ontario, from August 18 to August 21, 2024. The annual AMO conference is a key moment for municipalities to advocate for their needs with provincial officials.

Bruce County Council met on August 15, 2024 beginning at 9:30 AM in the Council Chambers and virtually through Teams. Video recordings of the meeting can be reviewed at www.brucecounty.on.ca/government/agendas-and-minutes

Bruce County Housing corporation has launched a Request for Information process to explore potential site opportunities.

The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) invites visitors on August 28 to learn about local Indigenous heritage through a special day of cultural demonstrations.

The CSWBP Crime Prevention Action Table in partnership with Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village and the Rotary Club of Walkerton are pleased to welcome families to a Family Safety Day on Saturday, August 24. The event will focus on teaching children up to age 11 Road Safety through fun and engaging lessons, including driving battery operated child sized cars and scooter riding with police officers!

On Friday, August 9, 2024 Grey Bruce Public Health has confirmed a COVID-19 outbreak at the Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home in Wiarton, Ontario.

Bruce County entered a partnership with The Municipality of Kincardine which provided an additional $5,000 of funding to Bruce County’s Child Activity Assistance Program (CAAP). Bruce County will distribute these additional funds to Kincardine families through the Child Activity Assistance Program, a program that supports families across the County.

Please take notice that Bruce Road 1 between Bruce Road 6 and Kairshea Avenue, south of Holyrood, will be closed on August 28, 2024, from approximately 6:30 AM until 5:00 PM for culvert replacement, weather permitting.

Bruce County, along with their valuable community partners, invite you to participate in the Walk for Wenjack event on Thursday, August 15, 2024 in Cape Croker Park, Neyaashiinigmiing, at 1:00 PM. Please gather at the Arbour.