There is something in the air at the end of October – a wisp of wood smoke and the scent of fallen leaves and … something else.
Halloween at the Saugeen Children’s Safety Village
FAIR OR FOWL – Little – and not-so-little - trick-or-treaters, including the group above most fair and fowl above, flocked to the Saugeen Children’s Safety Village on Oct. 24 for what has become a delightful Halloween tradition.
Provincial delays causing issues for Bruce development
WALKERTON – Bruce County staff presented an update presented to Bruce County council on planning-related and regulatory changes over 2026, which led to a suggestion that the province needs to get its own house in order if they want things done faster.
Vaccines available for high-risk
OWEN SOUND – The highlight of the Oct. 2 meeting of the Grey Bruce Board of Health was the update on the fall respiratory season.
Jubilee Acres project calls it a day after 30 years
MILDMAY – It’s always a bittersweet time when a long project comes to a successful conclusion.
Walkerton Rotary holds annual fundraiser to help end polio
WALKERTON – Dr. David Tisch of Barrie, guest speaker at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s Polio Eradication fundraiser on Oct. 15, took those in attendance on a journey that saw Rotary transform from a “men’s lunch club” into an organization respected around the world – while saving millions of lives.
Halloween at the Elmwood Community Service Association
The Elmwood Community Service Association hosted a hoard of ghouls, goblins, princesses, Spiderman and one small but enthusiastic firefighter.
Museum and archives team highlights International Plowing Match efforts
WALKERTON – Cathy McGirr, director of museum and cultural services, highlighted some of the special exhibits and activities at the museum and archives during September, at the Oct. 15 meeting of Bruce County council.
Allin Aircraft Maintenance holds grand opening at Saugeen Municipal
BROCKTON – Close to 200 friends, family (some from Holland), customers, pilots, local dignitaries and supporters, attended the official opening of Allin Aircraft Maintenance at Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA).
Health coalition to participate in Ottawa rally
CHESLEY – Brenda Scott of the Grey Bruce Health Coalition (GBHC) is preparing for one of the group’s largest and most important events, certainly this year, and perhaps ever.
Saugeen airport commission discusses priorities for 2027
BROCKTON – Moving forward carefully, taking advantage of “easy wins,” and doing whatever advance preparation work is possible, is probably the way to go with development plans at Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA), commission chair David Hocking said in his report at the Oct. 21 meeting.
The mirror’s cracks are showing
‘Tis the season when thoughts of many head in a southerly direction – not too far south, just far enough for a few palm trees, warm sand and a couple of rounds of golf. Or at least they did, in the days BT (before Trump).
CWELCC funding helps Brockton families access affordable child care
WALKERTON – The Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system was introduced in 2021 by the federal government.
Co-ordinated strategy needed for changing Brockton for age, says consultant
WALKERTON – Jodi Ball, director at J Consulting Group, made a presentation to Bruce County council on Oct. 15, on the county’s Age-Friendly Community Strategy 2027-2031.
Council calls for additional info on plowing Chepstow Road
WALKERTON – The Oct. 13 report on winter road maintenance on Chepstow Road was accepted for information and amended to include a follow-up report.
