The incomparable Jimmy Keys treated his Mildmay audience to a hilarious show filled with music, fun and glitter. The July 8 performance at the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Centre was hosted by the Rotary Club of Mildmay. Keys, a gifted musician and comedian, is familiar to area audiences, having perfo
Momma B’s consignment store opens in Walkerton
Located at 24 Jackson St. S., right in the downtown core, Momma B’s is a consignment store with a difference.
Bruce County staff update council on housing and homelessness plan
Bruce County’s human services committee heard the annual progress report on the Housing and Homelessness Plan during the July 27 council meeting.
Brockton looks at having conceptual drawings prepared for a new arena
Council is taking a step forward in planning the future of the Walkerton arena and community centre.
Cruisin’ down the river
What better way to spend a perfect, sunny Sunday in July than canoeing down the beautiful Saugeen River? This trio visiting from Oxford County – Kalen, Bobby and Danielle – agree that the answer is, “Nothing!” They were among several canoeists launching from the popular Lobies Park boat area.
Cargill a busy place on Canada Day weekend
The fun included the official launch of Cindy Matthew’s new book, wagon rides with Steve Gregg’s Clydesdales, and Book Day with the Bruce County Historical Society.
Pigstock returns to Walkerton after three-year hiatus
The answer is a resounding, “Yes! It’s happening!”
Hospitals need help from the province in solving staffing challenges
Meeting the challenges of our health system was the focus of the report by South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Michael Barrett, during the regular board meeting that followed the annual general meeting June 29.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre celebrates a year of meeting challenges successfully at AGM
The annual general meeting of South Bruce Grey Health Centre saw a new member voted onto the board of directors – Chris Oberle.
Kincardine councillor reprimanded
A member of Kincardine council, Dave Cuyler, was reprimanded and given a 90-day pay suspension for making an offensive and obscene comment aimed at a female councillor.
IN PHOTOS: Brockton Canada Day 2022
Threatening clouds and a forecast of possible rain led organizers to move the location of Brockton’s Canada Day festivities from Centennial Park to the arena. With games, food, musical entertainment and a crowd of happy neighbours, the celebration went off without a hitch. The first real celebration
Saugeen Hospice Inc. announces change in leadership
Carl Kuhnke, founding chair of the board of directors of Saugeen Hospice Inc., jokes that he spent more time at his volunteer job over the past year than he did as chair and CEO of the Walkerton Clean Water Centre.
Peabody commends rec staff, Rotary Club volunteers on Canada Day celebration
Brockton’s Canada Day festivities – the first real celebration since COVID-19 – went off without a hitch.
EPCOR holds open house for Brockton Natural Gas Expansion project
In June 2021, Ontario announced additional funding for its Natural Gas Expansion Program. As part of phase two of the program, EPCOR has received funding to expand its Southern Bruce natural gas distribution system to more communities.
Brockton hears presentation on welcoming newcomers
The June 21 presentation to council by Deepikaa Gupta – Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP), David Morris – Welcoming Communities Grey Bruce (WCGB) and Suneet Kukreja – YMCA co-ordinator of Settlement and Language Services, was entitled, appropriately enough, Circle of Support for Newco
