In 1879 the 60-foot steam tug Prince Alfred arrived in Wiarton to replace the O’Koura, which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents.
Scone Crokinole Club launches 17th season of friendly competition
SCONE - April 1 marked the start of season 17 for the Scone Crokinole Club.
Library report highlights year of ‘strong community connection and expanded services’
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is reflecting on 2025 with the release of its annual report.
Energrow named grant finalist
LISTOWEL - Energrow, a Listowel-based leader in sustainable agricultural technology, has been named one of the top 33 finalists in the 2025 Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest.
North Perth library refresh coming up
LISTOWEL - After more than 20 years, the Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library (NPPL) is getting a much-needed refresh and will introduce a lighter and brighter space.
Grey Bruce Public Health reports three overdoses, one fatality
GREY-BRUCE - Between March 20 and 27, Grey-Bruce Public Health received three overdose reports including one fatality, linked with suspected crack cocaine in Owen Sound and Saugeen Shores.
Teeswater crokinole results from April 1
TEESWATER - Crokinole was enjoyed at the Teeswater Town Hall on Wednesday, April 1.
Local Cadets tackle obstacles and build leadership
LISTOWEL - March kicked off with high energy and excitement for over 100 cadets from Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Wellington Counties as they came together for an action-packed Area Directed Activity held in Listowel on March 1, 2026.
St. Mary’s Catholic School wins anti-racism award
DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is “bursting with pride” to announce that St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel has been honoured with the Steve Mavers Award at the annual LUSO Community Anti-Racism Video Awards, a press release states.
Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club donates to Sacred Heart High School’s Art department
The Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club is supporting Walkerton’s Sacred Heart High School’s Art department for its upcoming production of Grease.
Music festival celebrates local students, teachers
WALKERTON - Walkerton is getting ready for the 42nd annual Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival.
Goodfellow records top euchre score
WALKERTON - Euchre was played at the Walkerton library on Wednesday, April 1.
SIU invokes mandate after South Bruce man arrested following search
SOUTH BRUCE - The Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual from South Bruce in South Bruce who was said to be involved with a incident in South Huron.
Local curlers win silver at Portuguese Mixed Doubles Curling Cup
LISTOWEL - On March 20 to 22, the Dundas Granite Curling Club hosted the Portuguese Mixed Doubles Curling Cup.
Donations to WDHF’s X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign
Janice Swanton and Walker’s Landing presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with donations.
