HANOVER - The new Hanover water tower located at the south end of town near Hanover and District Hospital is now up, and can be seen for miles.
REVIEW: Sing! Show Chorus makes the season ‘merry and bright’ with four sold-out performances
WALKERTON - The Sing! Show Chorus presented Sing! this Christmas to four full houses Nov. 20-23.
Ribfest proposed in Brockton
WALKERTON - It may be “beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” at least, according to the Brockton council agenda of Nov. 25, but plans are already underway to add an event to what promises to be a busy, fun summer in 2026.
Provincial announcement influences SVCA draft budget
FORMOSA - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors passed the 2026 draft budget, with only a 1.57 per cent increase to the municipal apportionment (levy). This was accomplished by using reserves, amid concerns about what will happen to the reserves with regionalization.
Huron-Kinloss concerned citizens representative speaks on flood mapping issues
FORMOSA - Michael Bayer made a presentation to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors on Nov. 20.
County council passes budget with 4.37% increase
WALKERTON - A last minute decision on Nov. 20 to cut three positions from the list of five proposed by staff resulted in a reduction in the county’s proposed 2026 budget increase, from 4.77 per cent to 4.37 per cent.
Sweet taste of the season
WALKERTON - Lunch and bake sale at St. Thomas Anglican Church, Walkerton.
New councillor to be appointed in January
WALKERTON - Brockton council will be holding a special council meeting in January to appoint a new member of council, to fill the vacancy left following the resignation of Carl Kuhnke. This was revised from the previous date of Feb. 3, 2026.
Community mourns loss of three teens killed in West Grey collision
WEST GREY - The West Grey, Hanover and wider Bruce-Grey communities are in mourning, following the deaths of three teens in a single vehicle collision on Nov. 11.
Lisa De Gennaro’s Glacial Lake six-dog rig team earns gold medal
PAISLEY - The Glacial Lake team brought home a gold medal for Canada, from the International Federation of Sleddog Sports world’s championships (Oct. 21-26 in Minocqua, Wisconsin) – and immediately got right back to work to make final preparations for the Inverhuron dryland race.
Neighbours express concerns about dog park in Walkerton
WALKERTON - Living next to a dog park has a group of neighbours in the Lobies Park area concerned about safety and their right to enjoy their own property.
Canada loses its measles elimination status
They did it! The anti-vax crowd finally achieved what some folks suspect may have been their goal all along – to turn back the clock to a time when there was no one telling parents they had to get their kids vaccinated.
Bruce County Council reviews and endorses priorities in government relations agenda
WALKERTON - In preparation for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, Jan. 18-20, 2026, county council reviewed and endorsed the ongoing government relations policy agenda.
Local figure skater recognized by Walkerton for outstanding performances
Josie Girodat, a member of the Walkerton Figure Skating Club, is presented with a certificate of recognition by Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre still challenged by agency staff fees
BRUCE-GREY – South Bruce Grey Health Centre is still dealing with fees for agency nurses.
