Pauline Kerr

There’s a possibility of a cycling trail connecting Walkerton and Hanover at some future time, according to the county’s new trails master plan.

Brockton’s commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Orange Shirt Day, on Sept. 30, went a step further than acknowledging the importance of telling the true stories of the devastating abuses of the residential school system, and other abuses perpetrated by the colonial sys

Wingfield Unbound is the fourth in the Wingfield Cycle and had the Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) audience in stitches on Sunday, Sept. 24.

Rain is not the only thing that makes for a bountiful harvest – sunshine is also necessary. And while this area has had more than enough of the former, that’s not the case for the latter.

With the potential of $45 million in grant money for three federally funded projects, Brockton is looking at ways to increase its profile in Ottawa.

The annual Run4Health is an event that promotes a healthy and happy community. The 13th annual run on Sept. 24 drew crowds to run, walk, compete and cheer, while raising funds for the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.

Bruce County council’s corporate services committee, which met on Sept. 21, has referred development charges recommendations to staff for a report to be presented at a future meeting.

There is strength in numbers. That’s what the leaders of three Grey-Bruce municipalities are counting on, to have full service restored to hospitals in Chesley, Walkerton and Durham.

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors referred the draft 2024 budget back to staff. The matter will be brought forward at the next board meeting (Oct. 19).

Bruce County council’s executive committee has approved a $500,000 contribution over five years to the Grey Bruce Health Services Addictions and Mental Health Wellness and Treatment Centre. The centre will be located at a former school in Owen Sound.

After a COVID-19-related hiatus, Grey Bruce Public Health is again looking at the prospect of amalgamating with another health unit or units, either voluntarily or by being “voluntold.”

Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, said Tuesday that he was looking forward to discussion on the county’s development charges (DCs) during the Sept. 21 meeting – especially in light of recent housing policy changes at the federal level.

It costs an estimated $35,000 to raise, train and place one Dog Guide.