We are getting tired of “those calls” – the ones that come in when you are half asleep or eating dinner, and start with that tell-tale long-distance clicking.
MC chair seeks Bruce County’s support for merger
WALKERTON – Ed McGugan, chair of Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) and vice-chair of Conservation Ontario, as well as a Huron-Kinloss councillor, addressed Bruce County council on Aug. 6 with a request...
Municipalities need ‘seat at the table’ early on, says Bruce County warden
WALKERTON – It’s essential that municipalities have a “seat at the table, early on,” said Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau at the July meeting of Bruce County council.
SVCA board chair and GM more optimistic about regionalization
FORMOSA – Board chair Tom Hutchinson and general manager Erik Downing expressed a certain optimism about the coming regionalization of conservation authorities during the July 16 board meeting.
Warden calls for increased federal, provincial support for homelessness
WALKERTON – Ian Hanney, the county’s new director of human services, presented a report on the provincial 2026-2027 housing and homelessness program funding, at the July meeting of Bruce County council.
Food for thought: you cannot eat a cell phone
There is an old story about a dinner-table discussion about which modern convenience a person would not want to live without.
Community revels in homecoming events
WALKERTON – “Mingle and Re-mix” was the theme of Walkerton’s 2026 homecoming, and people spent five days celebrating it. There was something for everyone – all ages, families, Walkerton people proud to be hosting a five-day celebration of home.
County council discusses municipal CANHC memberships
WALKERTON – Bruce County is a member of the Canadian Association for Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC), a not-for-profit organization that represents communities hosting nuclear-related operations. The municipalities of Kincardine and South Brucex are also members.
Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province
BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.
Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club tournament
On Thursday, July 23, the Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club held another successful tournament – weather was perfect and volunteers did a great job organizing the day.
Tori Hopcraft crowned 2026 Walkerton Homecoming Ambassador
WALKERTON – Walkerton’s 2016 Homecoming Ambassador, Jessica Westman, crowned her successor, 2026 Ambassador Tori Hopcraft, in a gala event at the Knights of Columbus Hall on July 26.
Craig named chair of new health board
GREY BRUCE – Almost a year after Ontario’s chief medical officer of health (MOH), Dr. Kieran Moore, assumed the powers of the Grey Bruce board of health, local governance has been restored.
SVCA’s 2027 draft budget calls for 2.5 per cent increase
FORMOSA – Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) is working on its 2027 budget, as the province has directed. Conservation authorities (CAs) have been instructed to have their budgets completed, including invoices sent out to municipalities, by the end of this calendar year.
Smoke gets in your eyes – and lungs
The song, “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” was written by composer Jerome Kern and lyricist Otto Harback for the 1933 musical comedy Roberta, and has been performed and recorded numerous times, by many famous musicians and singers.
‘Window of opportunity’ closing for Pinkerton dam repair
PINKERTON – Time is running out to get the Pinkerton dam repaired this year.
