WALKERTON - Despite snowstorm cancellations around the area, the Walkerton Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade went off without a hitch on Nov. 30 – a bright, cheerful, fun celebration that appealed to the brave souls who lined the streets to watch.
Health board discusses addiction treatment model
OWEN SOUND - The Grey Bruce Board of Health has endorsed a letter from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa), sent to Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones concerning the new addiction treatment hubs.
Peabody looking forward to resuming councillor role at county council
BROCKTON - Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody (and outgoing Bruce County warden) said he’s looking forward to the inaugural meeting of Bruce County Council on Dec. 5, when he’ll be passing on the chain of office to deputy warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores). Don Murray (Huron-Kinloss) will take on th
County council votes to allow concrete manufacturing on agricultural land
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County council has approved an Official Plan amendment that will allow a concrete manufacturing plant to be constructed in an agricultural area in Saugeen Shores.
Browns pledge $500,000 to Saugeen Hospice
BROCKTON - It’s no secret that Ken and Lynne Brown have dedicated themselves to the new hospice initiative – Saugeen Hospice Inc. – for the past decade.
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody completes term as Bruce County warden
BRUCE COUNTY - Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton, presided over his final meeting as warden of Bruce County council on Nov. 21.
Brightshores CEO shares information with county on recent triumphs and challenges
BRUCE COUNTY - Ann Ford, president and CEO of Brightshores Health System, thanked Bruce County Council for support over the past 30-some years, most recently for the Wellness and Recovery Centre, during a presentation on Nov. 21.
Remembering the Montreal massacre
We know some of the victims’ stories, or at least the bits police and sometimes family members and witnesses share with the media.
Bluewater District School Board hosts second Black student forum
FLESHERTON - Bluewater District School Board hosted its second annual Black student forum at Grey Highlands Secondary School on Nov. 14. Over 120 people attended, including students from Kincardine District Senior School, and Walkerton District Community School.
SVCA submits 2025 budget with projected rise in levy
FORMOSA - In a marathon meeting that went well past its usual 4 p.m. on Nov. 21, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s board of directors approved its draft budget, which will be submitted to member municipalities for review.
Walkerton’s Hometown Christmas Market thrills crowds
WALKERTON - This year’s Hometown Christmas Market in Walkerton on Nov. 21 accomplished the seeming impossible, by drawing an even bigger crowd than last year’s event – and last year’s event was nothing less than a massive, delightful street party.
Little new information provided at SBGHC public engagement meeting in Walkerton
WALKERTON - The fourth and final meeting in the current round of South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s public engagement sessions added little to what has already been discussed.
SBGHC engagement sessions draw mixed community response
GREY-BRUCE - The crowds that turned out for South Bruce Grey Health Centre community engagement sessions in Durham, Chesley and Kincardine – Nov. 12-14 – demonstrated two very different situations.
Bruce County boundary adjustment report recommends expansion for Walkerton
BRUCE COUNTY - This week’s meeting of Bruce County council has some good news for Brockton.
No OMERS pension for Brockton councillors
BROCKTON - A report was presented at the Nov. 12 meeting for information purposes, following a request at the Sept. 24 council meeting.
