The Canadian Foodgrains Bank “Jubilee Acres” growing project is celebrating its 25th and final year of helping to end hunger around the world.
Peabody attends Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition launch event
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, said he plans to make sure Bruce County is in the running for an isotope manufacturing facility.
Walkerton man who survived Holocaust concerned about war in Israel
Late October usually finds Phil Englishman, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 first vice-president and sergeant-at-arms, planning the annual Remembrance Day events in Walkerton.
Brockton defers decision on DC study pending county’s decision
Brockton council has decided a decision on municipal development charges is a bit premature, considering the matter is on hold at the county level.
Dandiya night celebrated in Walkerton, Oct. 14
The Walkerton District Community School gym was filled with lights, colour, music and dance the evening of Saturday, Oct. 14, as the community was invited to a special cultural celebration.
Bruce County staff present draft 2024 budget
Bruce County council got its first look at the 2024 budget during the Oct. 12 meeting of the corporate services committee.
Lake Rosalind property owners ask council to consider short-term rental bylaw
The Lake Rosalind Property Owners Association would like to see Brockton council take action to regulate short-term rentals before the situation becomes a problem.
SBGHC responds to concerns about ‘sporadic access to health care’
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) provided an update to Brockton council at the Oct. 10 meeting.
IN PHOTOS: Walkerton’s Little Royal Fair 2023
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Bruce County Museum and Archives holds Truth and Reconciliation events
The Bruce County Museum and Archives held several events and activities in September aimed at creating public awareness and opportunities for education, and to honour the thousands of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children across Canada forced to attend residential and day schools.
Manitoba’s new premier to tackle health-care crisis
Manitoba’s newly elected premier, Wab Kinew, has stated in interviews that the people of his province voted for health care when they cast their ballots. He identified the shortage of health-care professionals and related problems as the most important issue his province, and in fact, the entire cou
Bruce County to set aside funds for health care reserve
Health care may be a provincial responsibility, but health-care facilities are increasingly turning to local municipalities and counties with requests for financial support for a variety of projects.
Peabody: ‘Good news’ for Brockton about ER closures
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has “good news” for local communities hit hard by frequent emergency room closures.
Ashley Kestner crowned senior ambassador for Little Royal Fair
The 2022-23 Little Royal Fair ambassador Hayden Oberle and junior ambassador Callie Leifso passed on their crowns to this year’s ambassadors, Ashley Kestner – senior ambassador, and Rachel Holm – junior ambassador.
Short-term solution to ER closures announced at SBGHC board meeting
Nancy Shaw, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) CEO, had some positive news for the board of directors during the Oct. 4 meeting, about the ongoing staffing shortage.
