Kincardine council to support pier safety recommendations
Enhanced safety features to help keep piers open Kincardine council agreed to add $92,000 into this year’s budget, after hearing recommendations by the Pier Safety Ad-Hoc Committee that presented their … Continue reading Kincardine council to support pier safety recommendations
Grey Bruce Public Health receives draft 2024 budget as merger discussion continues
The highlight of the Feb. 23 meeting of the Grey- Bruce board of health was the draft 2024 budget. The budget presentation came as the board moves forward with the … Continue reading Grey Bruce Public Health receives draft 2024 budget as merger discussion continues
Brockton’s flag at half-mast in tribute to its first mayor, David Thomson
Brockton council ended its Feb. 20 meeting on a sombre note, with comments on the passing of long-time mayor, David Thomson, and expressions of sympathy to his family. (By Pauline … Continue reading Brockton’s flag at half-mast in tribute to its first mayor, David Thomson
Municipality of Kincardine releases 2024 budget
The 2024 budget has been set and approved by the Municipality of Kincardine Council. Choosing to make critical investments to fund programs, services, and facilities the community relies on while … Continue reading Municipality of Kincardine releases 2024 budget
Nursing shortage causes temporary ER closures
South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Nancy Shaw reported at the Feb. 7 board meeting that staffing pressures continue, as they do right across the province. She noted agency nurses … Continue reading Nursing shortage causes temporary ER closures
Kincardine Council spends long day in budget deliberations
Kincardine Council spent last Monday discussing the proposed budget. The draft capital budget that was approved will see a tax rate increase of 6.42%, with a blended tax rate that … Continue reading Kincardine Council spends long day in budget deliberations
Much broader discussion needs to happen before decision made on Secord monument
There was much discussion around the council table last week about the placement of the Secord monument, which was situated in downtown Kincardine, but was temporarily displaced during the downtown … Continue reading Much broader discussion needs to happen before decision made on Secord monument
Kincardine mayor looking forward to ’24
“We’re not ‘small town’ Ontario anymore” Kincardine Mayor Kenneth Craig said the challenges and obstacles this area faced in 2023, including the pandemic recovery and major reconstruction in the downtown … Continue reading Kincardine mayor looking forward to ’24
Bruce County submits comments to province on future of natural gas expansion and home heating affordability
The letter sent to the minister of energy by Bruce County council, “strongly supports the Ontario government’s commitment to an integrated energy plan … emphasizing reliability, affordability, and clean energy.” … Continue reading Bruce County submits comments to province on future of natural gas expansion and home heating affordability
Budget for 2024 Municipality of Kincardine presented to council at special meeting
Kincardine Council met Dec. 18 for a special meeting to discuss the 2024 municipal budget. Mayor Kenneth Craig began by reminding councillors of the significance of the budget, stating that … Continue reading Budget for 2024 Municipality of Kincardine presented to council at special meeting