BRUCE-GREY - The new board of health for Grey and Bruce counties is taking shape, and preparing to hold its first meeting this spring.
County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees
WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.
Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location
WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.
Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true
BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.
Pinkerton dam repair plan unclear
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody still hasn’t heard anything from the owner of the dam in Pinkerton, about a plan to repair the damaged structure.
Brockton councillor calls court security shortfall ‘unwarranted and unfair’
BROCKTON - For the first time in years, the Municipality of Brockton is not facing a hefty bill to cover court security and prisoner transportation costs, thanks to Bruce County agreeing to cover the entire $365,278 portion of costs not paid by the province.
Sing! this Spring – a celebration of song
CARGILL - Sing! this Spring 2026! was definitely something new. It was the first time the Sing! Show Chorus put on their spring show at Cargill Community Centre.
Roots of Bruce gives students hands-on introduction to agriculture
WALKERTON – For 29 years, with a bit of a gap during COVID, students in the Bruce and Grey county area have been getting an unforgettable, hands-on lesson about agriculture, courtesy of community volunteers from the Walkerton Agricultural Society, Rotary Club, commodity groups, farmers, and many oth
Dr. Ian Arra stepping down as MOH for GBPH
GREY-BRUCE - A communication from Jim Pine and Dr. Eileen de Villa, special advisors to the province’s chief medical officer of health, announced on April 16 that Dr. Ian Arra is stepping down from his role as Grey-Bruce’s medical officer of health, effective May 4.
Local residents honour Vimy Veterans
WALKERTON - On Thursday, April 9, two local men with military connections stood at the Walkerton cenotaph, in the cold rain, to honour those who fought at Vimy Ridge in 1917.
East Ridge growth driving local economic development
WALKERTON - The economic development office in Brockton has been busy so far this year. A report prepared by Christine Brandt, community development co-ordinator, presented at the March 24 meeting of council, provided an update on several programs and areas of interest.
Blinded by the light
The night was dark and stormy, snow blowing sideways, knuckles white from gripping the steering wheel, when what to the driver’s wondering eyes should appear …
County to comment on federal and provincial projects with local impact
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County council will be commenting on three provincial and/or federal items.
New instructor takes flight at Saugeen Municipal Airport
WALKERTON - Ashley Gellatly, who lives in the Cargill area, has just joined the team at Kuhl Aero Academy.
Brockton mayor says Pinkerton situation stable
WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday morning, in the wake of yet another in a seemingly endless chain of severe rain storms, that the situation in Pinkerton remains unchanged.
