The Saugeen Hospice had their annual garage sale on June 13 at the Walkerton Agriculture Building.
Students award $5,000 to local women’s shelter through YPI program
WALKERTON - Two Grade 10 students from Walkerton’s Sacred Heart Highschool (SHHS) have put forward a $5,000 grant for the women’s shelter serving Grey-Bruce through the Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI), a classroom-based program aimed at teaching students about community issues and charity work.
Formosa Lions donation to Saugeen Hospice
The Formosa Lions Club donate the earnings from their Mother’s Day Breakfast to Saugeen Hospice.
Bluewater parent committee supports student tech, inclusion and community at June district school board meeting
CHESLEY - A recent meeting of the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) included updates on student technology, inclusive programming and learning continuity - initiatives first discussed by the Parent Involvement Committee, which met on May 12.
Birthing centre honours late nurse with donation-funded additions
WALKERTON - Family, friends and former co-workers of the late nurse Debbie Jacques gathered at the RJ Creighton Birthing Centre on June 7 to view several new items purchased in her memory through a generous donation fund.
Walkerton and District Optimist Club bike rodeo
The Walkerton and District Optimist Club hosted a bike safety rodeo for children on June 7 in the Sacred Heart Church parking lot, teaching bike safety to youth
WDCS to honour student’s initiative with Hoops for Heart fundraiser
WALKERTON - A student-led fundraiser at Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) is moving ahead in honour of its late organizer, Olivia Rourke, who was one of the students lost in the recent accident.
Mildmay’s Riegling earns five CMA-Ontario awards
HAMILTON - Country artist Owen Riegling brought home five awards from the 13th annual Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) awards on June 1, marking a standout night for the Mildmay native.
Bluewater board confirms second censure of trustee Derrick Long over code of conduct breaches
CHESLEY - Trustee Derrick Long will be barred from attending Bluewater District School Board meetings and committees until the end of October, following a second formal censure for contravening the trustee code of conduct.
Catholic school board welcomes student trustee, reflects on May milestones
HANOVER - The Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) welcomed incoming student trustee Samantha Kim of Sacred Heart High School during its May 20 meeting, while reflecting on a month filled with events focused on community, inclusion, and student well-being.
Grey Bruce Water festival brings learning to life for hundreds of students despite lower turnout of volunteers
CHESLEY - More than 1,200 Grade 4 students from across Grey and Bruce counties took part in the 24th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, despite a shortage of volunteers forcing some activity stations to close for the first time in the event’s history.
