Applications for Bruce Power’s annual post-secondary scholarships are now open and students from Bruce, Grey and Huron counties are eligible to apply before June 16.
Harrison celebrates 50 years of harmony
Dorothy Harrison, a long-time member of Listowel’s Mapletone Chorus, is celebrating 50 years with Sweet Adelines International, a global music organization dedicated to advancing women’s barbershop harmony through education and performance.
Queen Victoria’s legacy
Queen Victoria’s legacy includes much more than a holiday weekend every May in honor of her birthday. For example, her choice in 1840 to wear a creamy white wedding dress embellished with lace and orange blossom continues to influence what many people think of as the typical outfit for a young bride
OPP adding pedal-assisted bicycles on the road in local communities
South Bruce OPP announced the addition of two pedal assisted bicycles (PAB) to its fleet on May 15.
Retired physician supports CT scanner at Wingham Hospital
Doctor Marie Gear and Larry Cerson are donating $50,000 to the Caring Together campaign to bring a brand-new CT Scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital.
Humane Society issues urgent appeal to aid five puppies found abandoned in box
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) has launched an urgent appeal campaign to raise funds for five puppies that were found abandoned in Kitchener.
Two airlifted to hospital following ATV/dirtbike collision in South Bruce
A collision between an all-terrain vehicle and a dirt bike at 2:30 a.m. on May 20, on Grey Road 10 in South Bruce resulted in two people being air-lifted to a trauma centre.
Grow Week event encourages people to explore the pipe organ
The Grey Bruce chapter of the Royal Canadian College Organists is planning another week-long workshop to encourage people, young and old, to learn the skills needed to play the ‘King of Instruments.’
Listowel Lions collected over 2,000 glasses through donation boxes
The Listowel Lions Club held an eyeglass packaging party on May 15.
Bruce Power announces retirement of Mike Rencheck, Eric Chassard to assume role of President and CEO
Bruce Power announced on May 13 that Mike Rencheck, currently president and CEO, will be retiring effective June 30.
Blyth Festival Art Gallery hosts Chalk Around The Block
BLYTH – It’s finally warm enough for outdoor events!
Meax Creek Bridge closed until July
The County of Bruce is advising motorists of a full closure of Meax Creek Bridge, on Bruce Road 6 East, east of Mildmay, Ontario between Side Road 30 N and Grey Road 10. The closure was set to begin May 15 and end sometime in July.
Catholic school board appoints Karyn Bruneel director of education
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board recently issued a press release to announce the appointment of Karyn Bruneel as the new director of education, effective Aug. 1.
SBGHS responds to community concerns about Durham site
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) officials say they recently “made the difficult but necessary decision “to transition 10 inpatient beds currently at the Durham hospital site to the Walkerton and Kincardine sites.
Gateway Haven involved in military training exercise
On Saturday, May 4, Bruce County Long Term Care and Senior Services hosted members of the 31st Territorial Battalion Group (TBG) at the Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home as part of Exercise: Trillium Venture.
