Temporary Bruce County Rail Trail closure near Mildmay

A section of the Bruce County Rail Trail will be closed for two weeks while a sanitary line is installed.  From May 29 to June 7, there will be no public access to the trail between Absalom Street and Concession 30 in Mildmay. No detour will be provided during the construction period.

Temporary storefront gives businesses trial run in Ripley

A hopeful entrepreneur has set up a temporary store in Ripley thanks to The Hub.  “It’s an opportunity to showcase my business,” said 21-year-old Jamie Miller, whose business, Shop Dire, is currently set up in a storefront next to The Hub, as part of its Homestead program, which allows entrepreneurs to test their business in […]

Thousands of seedlings planted during annual event

Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN) held its annual 4-H Conservation Club planting day on May 6. During the event, more than 2,000 seedlings were planted at the Pine River Food property to increase forest coverage, create shade and wildlife habitat, and protect soil and water resources.  More than 60 volunteers took part, including members […]

Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre celebrates 50 years of memories

Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre’s 50th anniversary alumni gathering on May 6 was a chance for past and present staff and others to reminisce and celebrate the creation of a landmark in the lives of Grey-Bruce public school students. The brunch welcomed staff past and present, dignitary supporters including some with the foundation, school board and […]

Unemployment in region hits highest mark since April 2021

The unemployment rate for the region including Grey-Bruce increased to six per cent in April, the highest point since 2021. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate decreased a couple percentage points and now sits at 5.1 per cent. Both rates are unadjusted for seasonality, according to a media release from the Four County Labour Market Planning […]