The seven men in the faded photograph squint into the sunlight as they pose proudly behind the wing of a Lancaster bomber. Likely taken in the spring of 1945, this photo opens the door to some fascinating historical connections between the Royal Air Force Bomber Command and the small town of Listowe
Tennis players still going strong
Walkerton and Hanover tennis players are still going strong with perfect tennis weather. This photo was taken on Friday, Nov. 4, and the group plans to continue until the snow flies.
Walkerton U15 Rep team wins Strathroy tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U15 Rep team travelled to Strathroy over the weekend to compete in the Strathroy and District Minor Hockey Olympics Tournament. The team went undefeated in four round robin games, and capped the weekend with a thrilling 3-2 win in the tournament final over Wasaga Beach, scorin
Sistema Walkerton duets with Canadian music charity
Sistema Walkerton has received a significant donation to support efforts to reduce barriers for local students looking for professional violin lessons.
New procedure room opens at Walkerton hospital
A new procedure room has opened at the Walkerton hospital for patients requiring minor surgeries, such as skin cancer treatment.
Region’s unemployment drops to 2.3 per cent
The Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region continues to hold onto the province’s lowest unemployment rate.
Public Health advises people to stay home when sick
With viruses like COVID-19, influenza, and RSV co-circulating in Ontario this fall, the Grey Bruce Health Unit is reminding people that staying home when sick is key to slowing down community transmission of all infectious diseases.
Museum provides online resources for Treaties Recognition Week
With the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week – a week designated to learning more about treaty rights and responsibilities in Ontario – the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has prepared new related educational resources online for educators and the public.
Formosa Homecoming Committee donates to Saugeen Hospice
The Formosa Homecoming Committee recently provided a donation of $10,000 to Saugeen Hospice. Pictured, from left: Heidi Dupuis, Jessie Luyten, Tim Borho and Tricia Mulvey (all of the Formosa Homecoming Committee), Shannon Wood and Steve Travale, of the board of directors of Saugeen Hospice, gathered
News from Formosa
The Municipality of South Bruce held its volunteer appreciation barbecue on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Formosa Hall with volunteers from across the municipality enjoying a delicious barbecued meal. Newly-elected mayor Mark Goetz welcomed everyone and thanked them for their hours of volunteer service.
Race Team #37 supports local youth
Oct. 30 was a beautiful day to give a much-needed donation to a 10-year-old boy named Tyler Sidle, who was recently diagnosed with numerous vision disorders. He needs to undergo a comprehensive functional binocular vision assessment which is very expensive. If vision therapy is required, his family
Get back up
“Stop being ashamed of how many times you’ve fallen and start being proud of how many times you’ve gotten back up.”
Repairs to Willow Creek Bridge completed
Bruce County announced earlier this week that repairs to the Willow Creek Bridge, on the Bruce County Rail Trail near Paisley, are now complete. The bridge is now open for non-motorized users only and will re-open for motorized use in the spring of 2023.
Supporting the food bank
The Formosa Homecoming Committee (FHC) recently presented a $2,000 cheque to the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Pictured, from left: Jenna Graham (FHC), Heidi Dupuis (FHC), Jessie Luyten (FHC), Diane Waram – food bank, Maryanne Buehlow – food bank, and Tricia Mulvey (FHC).
