After an impressive post-season including only one loss in the Western Ontario Athletics Association (WOAA) finals, the South Bruce U18 Blades were named WOAA champions late last month.
South Bruce to invest $8 million from NWMO through ONE Investments firm
After a presentation from representatives of ONE Investment, the only organization permitted by the province to participate in certain investment plans on behalf of municipalities, South Bruce Council approved an investment policy with the group.
South Bruce Council honorariums, expenses top $100,000 in 2024
In 2024, South Bruce Municipal Council cost ratepayers a total of $107,345.15 between honorariums, meeting expenses, and per diems.
Landfill life expectancy at 13.5 years
An annual report on the Teeswater-Culross landfill prompted some questions from South Bruce Council regarding the life expectancy of the site.
Development charges to proceed despite concerns
Despite concerns about how development charges could impact future growth of the municipality, South Bruce Council voted in favour of continuing with the process of creating said charges.
South Bruce Council nixes plan for water tower due to budget
Due to budgetary concerns, the council of the Municipality of South Bruce has decided to abandon a project that would have seen an elevated tower built in Teeswater to provide water storage and higher water pressure in the village’s water system.
U11 Cyclones heading for OMHA tourney
After a season full of big wins, the Listowel U11 Cyclones are pursuing the highest accolade for a team in their position: Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) gold.
Several Walkerton Girls teams push to WOGHL championships
The U11 B Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) Capitals finished out their undefeated post-season league division run, claiming the league championship against Collingwood over the weekend.
Bridge closure, affordable housing hurdles top of mind for Peabody
Bridges and other development are high on Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody’s list of concerns this week.
The beauty of creativity and art is in the (flawed) details
In my wild and crazy youth, I was a big fan of concert bootlegs. Don’t get me wrong, as someone who works in a creative industry, I know the dangers of these unlicensed releases as it impacts the bottom line of the people captured – but if there isn’t going to be an official release...
U21 Capitals claim WOAA victory, moving on to OMHA tournament
After an impressive post-season, the U21 Walkerton Capitals claimed the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) championship over the weekend with a 2-1 victory over Saugeen Valley.
U18 Blades tie playoff series against Saugeen
The Mildmay U18 Rep South Bruce Blades squad tied up their playoff series against the Saugeen Shores Storm over the weekend.
Sacred Heart Crusaders take top provincial spot
The Sacred Heart High School Crusaders, based in Walkerton, took top spot in the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) A/AA hockey championships last week, winning the top trophy available to the squad.
Cyclones U11 Tier 1 squad edged out by Huskies
After an undefeated post-season, the U11 Tier 1 Cyclones lost tight back-to-back games against the Mid-Huron Huskies over the weekend. On March 22, the Huskies posted a 5-4 win over the Cyclones, then edged out the Huskies 4-3 on March 23.
U11 Girls, U11 Rep Predators continue impressive post-season records
The U11 Rep Central Perth Predators clinched a 2-1 series with the Goderich Sailors last week. The Predators were downed by the Sailors on March 16, the team’s first loss of the post-season, before bouncing back to claim a 4-1 victory on March 17 and a 4-3 win on March 21 to take the series.
