The devastating fire in Wainwright, Alberta, that killed four members of the armed forces and injured dozens of others, shocked the nation. We are prepared for numbers like that in a theatre of war, not during a peacetime training exercise.
County considers issues from forum
WALKERTON – Bruce County hosted the second annual municipal forum at The Plex in Port Elgin last June.
Brockton’s new deputy mayor will focus on affordability
WALKERTON - Tim Elphick will be Brockton’s deputy mayor for the new four-year term.
Monsters marching through Walkerton
THE MONSTER (MASH) MARCH – The annual Walkerton Monster March was held over the weekend marking one of the spookiest parts of the Halloween season.
Incumbency not always a boon says Peabody
WALKERTON – Chris Peabody, acclaimed mayor of Brockton, followed last week’s municipal election with great interest.
Education is key to stopping human trafficking
HANOVER – The audience of over 200 people at Hanover’s Royal Canadian Legion Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 28 was warned that the information they’d be hearing would be disturbing and for some, potential triggering.
It’s official: OEB approves ERTH Corp. acquisition of Westario Power
INGERSOLL – In December of 2025, Westario Power announced the proposed acquisition of the company by ERTH Corporation, based in Ingersoll.
Halloween – when trees walk and shadows howl
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.
