A delegation of Gary Sims, president and CEO of Grey Bruce Health Services (GBHS); Naomi Vodden, director, mental health and addictions services, GBHS; and Amy McKinnon, CEO, Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation, presented information on the launch of a unique model for care of those with addicti
Easter bunny visits Walkerton
The Walkerton Optimist Club brought plenty of Easter cheer hippity-hopping to local children on Saturday, April 8, with treat bags handed out by the Easter bunny, and draws for Easter baskets, in a drive-thru event at the Catholic Church parking lot.
Peabody: Brockton fighting to get land for residential growth
Mayor Chris Peabody says Brockton has a fight on its hands to try to get land to accommodate residential growth.
It all comes down to lack of suitable housing
There has been another tragedy on the Toronto transit system recently – a young teenager was murdered in what appeared to be a random stabbing by a person who has a history of violence.
Council gets opportunity for ‘deep dive’ into county’s new Official Plan
A council workshop was held on March 30 to discuss the new Bruce County Official Plan – Plan the Bruce.
Children’s Safety Village hosts community workshop
Representatives from a number of community organizations participated in a workshop hosted by the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village on March 31.
IN PHOTOS – Maple Weekend 2023 in Walkerton
The beautiful sugar shack at Meadow Ridge Maple was the centre of festivities at this year’s Maplefest on April 1. The local Optimist Club partnered with Meadow Ridge Maple on the Saturday of the two-day event. Huge crowds took advantage of the nice weather and best of all, the chance to enjoy panca
Opioid emergency continues to be focus of board of health
The ongoing opioid crisis, which in some communities has been declared an emergency, continues to be the focus of the Grey Bruce Health Unit’s board of health, now that the COVID-19 pandemic is waning.
Flood Waters and You program teaches students the dangers of cold, fast-moving rivers
Anyone who doubts that spring has arrived needs to look at local rivers and streams. Even where there’s still snow, the water is much higher than usual, and it’s flowing quickly.
Inquiry makes connection between domestic violence and mass shootings
If nothing else positive comes from the public inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting by Gabriel Wortman, a clear line has now been drawn between domestic violence and mass shootings.
OPP host ‘stuff-a-cruiser’ events in Walkerton
The South Bruce OPP held the "Stuff the Cruiser" food drive event on Saturday, April 1 in Walkerton and Kincardine.
Peabody plans to renew focus on affordable housing
In his capacity as Bruce County Warden, Chris Peabody has been busy bringing greetings from the county at a variety of events including Saturday’s Save Our Hospital rally in Chesley and this week’s NWMO workshop, and presenting, with county CAO Derrick Thomson, an overview of the county organization
Brockton to provide funds to two Truth and Reconciliation events
A delegation representing Truth and Reconciliation Brockton provided an update on plans for 2023 during the March 28 council meeting.
South Bruce OPP presents year-end report for 2022 to Brockton council
Insp. Krista Miller, South Bruce OPP detachment commander, presented the 2022 year-end report to Brockton council on March 28.
Crowd packs auditorium at rally to save Chesley hospital
The Save Our Hospital rally in Chesley on Saturday, April 1 packed the auditorium at the community centre.
