CARGILL - On Sunday, Dec. 22, Santa arrived in Cargill Park to visit with the boys and girls and to get the Christmas lights turned on in the park.
SVCA issues Flood Watch for region until January 20
WEST GREY - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Watch for the main Saugeen River and tributaries in West Grey, effective from Jan. 5 to Jan. 20.
Library offers Valentines for Seniors program
WALKERTON - Bruce County Public Library invites the community to join hearts for its Valentines for Seniors Program, running until Friday, Feb. 7. This heartwarming initiative helps spread connection by encouraging patrons and the public to create handmade Valentines Day cards for seniors in local c
Nicolas Sanders new chair of Grey Bruce Public Health board
GREY-BRUCE - The Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) board has appointed Nicholas Saunders of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation as its chair for a one-year term that began Dec. 20.
Murder investigations underway in Hanover, Durham
HANOVER - The old year ended and the new one began with violence – two murder investigations, one in Hanover and the other in Durham.
RWTO annual Christmas Auction raises $1,067 for local food banks
The Palmerston and District Branch of Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (RWTO) held a Christmas Social and program on Dec. 6. at the James Street United Church in Palmerton, with 47 members in attendance.
Perth County residents lose thousands of dollars in multiple scams
Two similar incidents just before Christmas have resulted in a loss of $5,000 for one victim, and $5,500 for another, states a report from Perth County OPP.
BDSB: Director of Education Lori Wilder announces retirement
After serving the local public education system for 39 years, Bluewater District School Board Director of Education Lori Wilder is planning to retire.
Crime Stoppers program to continue
Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce has announced they can continue operations in Grey and Bruce.
Card scores from Chepstow Lions Hall
Euchre and Solo Cards scores from Mon. Dec. 16.
Final 2024 gathering for Teeswater Crokinole
The final gathering for 2024 crokinole was held on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
What’s Happening at the Bruce County Public Library
2024 was an amazing year at the Bruce County Public Library. The Cargill and Walkerton Branches were as busy as ever with all the regular happenings plus some great special events.
Final performance of The Sound of Music wows sold out crowd
After a season of seven running performances, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s, The Sound of Music, closed with sell-out audiences over its final run this past weekend at the Hanover Community Players.
December welcomes Maple Syrup Day
Did you know? Canada’s National Maple Syrup Day is in December.
As economic pessimism declines, two-in-five say they are ‘worse off’ than last year
CANADA - As the federal government prepares to update Canadians on its financial books heading into the new year, Canadians begin to shop amidst a GST holiday. Despite signs the financial burdens on Canadian households from previous years of inflation have eased, they are not fully abated.
