Submitted August 2, 2023Cartoons
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Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society
This is the ninth in a series of garden articles from the early 2000s about Walkerton Horticultural Society activities, in loving memory of longstanding society president, Nancy Bajurny who was always dedicated to beautifying our town.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week award presented to Dr. Hannah Jansen
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week has been a mainstay for the agricultural industry in Grey and Bruce counties since 1966.
NWMO donates new hydroponic unit to Teeswater library
The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) recently announced a generous donation from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) – a cutting-edge hydroponic unit.
Barns in the Queen’s Bush
The Mill Pond Gallery and Bruce County Bookstore in Cargill hosted author, journalist and photographer Jon Radojkovic on July 29, as he presented his book, Barns of the Queen’s Bush. Radojkovic, who is president of Ontario Barn Preservation, and a timber framing expert, showcased antique barn buildi
Brockton awards Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award
The municipality has announced that the winner of this year’s Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is Katelynn Lavergne, who’s studying environmental sciences at the University of Guelph.
Claiming the poets of Bruce County
Among Bruce County poets, two names stand out. I’m not speaking of James Stark of Paisley, or Robert Graham of Lucknow, or Mary Stinson of Ripley, or Pearl McKelvie Paterson Kerr of Chesley, poets all. But rather one woman and one man, whose verse achieved national recognition.
Local insurance companies donate to Walkerton tennis court rehab project
The tennis court rehabilitation project in Walkerton has received two donations from local insurance companies. CMR Insurance and Intact Public Entities jointly presented the Municipality of Brockton with a $5,000 donation on July 27, and Trillium Mutual Insurance donated $3,000 through its ROOTS Co
Memories of Wingham: John McDowell – Part I
When the Historical Society first asked me if I would consider putting pen to paper regarding some of my experiences and memories of growing up in East Wawanosh Township, I was, for a moment, curious as to why they would make such a request of a young kid like me.
August events at Brockton’s libraries
Wow, summer is flying by! Science in the Summer and Knights in the Classroom came by Walkerton for loads of interactive fun, the kids’ Summer Reading Club meetings have been full of stories and interesting activities, and Story Time in the Park is a hit. Summer is half-way over already, so get into
Susan A. Rankin featured artist at Walkerton library
The Bruce County Public Library Walkerton Branch is very pleased to host Susan A. Rankin’s life-inspired art.
Grey Bruce Singers make donation to Kincardine Summer Music Festival
The Grey Bruce Singers recently made a $250 donation to the Kincardine Summer Music Festival. Pictured with the cheque are, from left: Margot Hundt, Yvonne Kieffer, and Grey Bruce Singers co-presidents Tom Traversy and Christine Bowman.
Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming is right around the corner
We’ve been counting down the number of sleeps until the Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming 2023 and here we are – only seven sleeps until we will be “Better Together!”
