September’s extended stretch of balmy weather has triggered heightened interest in heat – what it does to the human body, how cooling down cities has taken on new urgency, and how global climate change has finally ceased being a political issue that can be debated; without a doubt, it is happening.
Council asks staff to look at options before committing to proposed archives expansion
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is bursting at the seams.
Lisa Thompson presents cheque for almost $800,000 to South Bruce for sanitary sewer project in Mildmay
MILDMAY - South Bruce Mayor Mark Goetz said it all when he commented, “This is a good news story – 600 new homes, that’s pretty big in this area.”
Chepstow Lions annual Walk for Dog Guides a success
The Chepstow Lions held the annual Walk for Dog Guides on Sept. 22.
Honouring those who fought in the Battle of Britain
Hanover Air Cadet Squadron 812 “Buck’s Crossing” held a parade in recognition of the Battle of Britain on Sept. 16 at Victory Baptist Church, Hanover.
Saugeen Conservation board looks at first draft of new annual report – first one since 2019
FORMOSA – For the first time in a number of years, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority will be producing an annual report.
Brockton holds public information meeting on development charges
BROCKTON - Tuesday evening’s council meeting was preceded by a public information meeting on development charges (DCs).
Caps welcome fans back with exciting season opener
WALKERTON – The 2024-25 Walkerton Capitals PJHL (Jr. C) team welcomed back their fans with a season opener than kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
Hanover Aerials Gymnastics officially opens
HANOVER - Area youth have a new facility that caters to their needs, and in the words of Hanover Mayor Sue Paterson, will one day produce an Olympic gymnast.
Run 4 Health helps Walkerton Hospital Foundation cross the finish line for new medical equipment
Who won the Run 4 Health event on Sunday, Sept. 22? The entire community!
Time to take a look at what voters care about
Before we cast our ballots in the next election, be it federal (could happen any time, Oct. 20, 2025 at the latest), provincial (June 4, 2026 at the latest) or municipal (Oct. 26, 2026), we had better figure out what we are voting for – or against.
Key child care recommendations ‘all about staffing’
Brockton’s Child Care Centre has seen substantial growth since it opened, from 25 children in 1971 to its current 117 child-care spaces and 106 school-age spaces.
Peabody: County faces difficult financial decisions going into 2025 budget deliberations
Like the rest of his municipal colleagues, Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, is gearing up for budget deliberations.
South Bruce deputy mayor calls for tax freeze in 2025 budget
Deputy Mayor Mike McDonagh has called for a tax freeze, saying, “We can’t put people out of their homes with our taxes.”
Mary Immaculate Church celebrates 150th anniversary
On Sunday, Sept. 15, Mary Immaculate Church in Chepstow celebrated its 150th anniversary as a parish.
