Author: Clean Technica
Public library clearing overdue fines in trade for food items
Readers with overdue library books can skip the fines this holiday season by supporting local food banks. Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) program Food for Fines is back again this year, helping to clear overdue fines while giving community members in need a boost. From Nov. 27 to Dec. 8, every non-perishable food item donated […]
Two local organizations receive donations from Bervie W.I.
On Nov. 16, several members of the Bervie Women’s Institute participated in giving donations to the Bruce County Paramedics and the Kincardine Food Bank. Bruce County Paramedics received the donation of 20 sets of a book, blanket and bear or other stuffy to be given to children they come across in stressful situations. We truly appreciate […]
Ripley Horticultural Society prepares for outdoor holiday decorating
With shorter days and colder temperatures, thoughts turn to preparations for the holiday season. The social room of the Ripley-Huron Community Centre was packed on Nov. 15 with Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) members and guests eager to learn how to make beautiful bows and put together evergreen arrangements to beautify their homes for […]
Residential real estate listings hit five-year high in Grey-Bruce
The number of residential property listings with the Realtors Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound was higher last month than it has been for October in more than five years. There were 1,168 active residential listings — houses, townhouses and condominium apartments — which was 14.5 per cent more than the same month last year. […]
Hundreds use Bookmobile during first month of operation
The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) Bookmobile is making its rounds and gaining positive feedback. “Public response has been very positive – lots of comments on the quality of the new collection on board,” said Brooke McLean, BCPL director of library services. According to McLean, between Oct. 10 and Oct. 31, 274 people visited the […]