Tag: Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound
Roots of Bruce returns for 27th edition in Walkerton this month
The 27th Roots of Bruce interactive agriculture education fair is set for April 18 and 19 at the Walkerton Agriculture buildings. Over two full days, 600 Grade 5 students from 12 Bruce County schools will participate in 24 learning stations organized by various community groups and organizations to help students connect with the county’s agricultural […]
High-speed internet available now in several rural communities
More than 2,500 people, farms and businesses in rural Grey and Bruce counties now have access to high-speed internet. The federal and provincial governments teamed up with Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc. (SWIFT) as part of a $3.5 million investment to improve access to high-speed internet in rural communities in the region. Some of the […]
Ruff to host appreciation BBQ days after performing Heimlich manoeuvre at Beef Farmers’ event
Guests who attend MP Alex Ruff’s first annual constituency appreciation barbecue in Chesley Sunday can rest assured their host knows the Heimlich. At the recently held Bruce County Beef Farmers’ Big 50th BBQ in Chesley, Ruff was called in to help a gentleman who was choking on a piece of meat. “I just heard someone […]
Byers to serve as parliamentary assistant to Ontario’s minister of finance
Newly elected Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers is taking on the role of parliamentary assistant to Ontario’s minister of finance. Byers was appointed to the job and sworn in on June 29. “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to work directly with Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy,” said Byers in a release. “I have known Peter […]