2025 was a busy year for economic development, according to South Bruce Economic Development Officer Rhonda Niesen.
Snowmobile trails are up, groomed and ready for action
PERTH COUNTY - For local snowmobile enthusiasts in the Perth-Waterloo and Oxford county areas, the groomed snowmobile trails are again ready for action.
Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region
PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.
Hanover hospital making changes to registration location and wayfinding
HANOVER – Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) is taking steps to improve patient experience and navigation by implementing two separate projects set to launch together on Dec. 18.
Collision with tractor leads to charge
PERTH EAST - One person has been charged following a collision involving a commercial motor vehicle and farm tractor in the Perth East, a police report states.
Four injured after collision with horse and buggy in Perth East
PERTH EAST – Four people are injured following a collision involving a motor vehicle and horse…
OPP Auxiliary Unit hold food drive in West Perth
WEST PERTH - The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary Unit held a food drive within the Municipality of West Perth to help feed families this holiday season.
As flu activity rises, GBPH is reminding residents to protect themselves
GREY-BRUCE - With the holiday season approaching, Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is urging residents to take steps to protect their health and reduce the spread of respiratory viruses.
Community shines for 20th annual Toys For Tots Drive
WALKERTON - It truly is the season of giving, and the Walkerton community has once again proven its incredible generosity.
Festive RIDE campaign results in 150 impaired charges across region
LONDON - Members of West Region Ontario OPP took nearly 150 impaired drivers off the province’s roads after the third week of the 2025 OPP Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign.
Legion urges members to renew and take advantage of perks
WALKERTON - Branch 102 Walkerton Legion has announced three free annual memberships drawn during the Early Bird Renewal Campaign. September winner was Marlene Bennington, October: Mark Meyer and November: Bob Watson.
Crokinole and potluck meal at Chesley Firehall
The Dec. 10 crokinole session at the Chesley Firehall included a potluck meal.
Rae announces $125,000 to support first responders’ mental health
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced that as part of the Ontario government’s $32 million investment through the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) program local emergency services will be receiving funding to help provide specialized supports
Rotary Club welcomes new member
At the Dec. 4 Walkerton Rotary meeting club members were pleased to welcome the newest member, Julia Stein, and induct her into the club.
Chepstow card results
CHEPSTOW - The Young at Heart Card scores at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall for Monday Dec. 15.
