The Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to ensuring that students with disabilities leave secondary school with the skills, experiences and connections they will need to be successful in the community and world of work. The board’s approach is rooted in inclusivity, accessi
Rotary Club holds first drawing in Walkerton Lottery
The next series of the Rotary Club’s Walkerton Lottery draws has begun. The first draw of this round was held on Dec. 6, with the following winning prizes awarded: Keith Ellis ($1,000), Bev MacDonald ($500), Elaine Susi ($300), Ron Schwartz ($250), Denise Desroches ($200) and Jane Mullen ($150). The
Library receives donation to support adult literacy
The Bruce County Public Library received a generous donation of $2,700 from Learning Centres: Grey Bruce Georgian to support adult literacy in Bruce County.
‘Matilda’ closes run in Hanover with sold-out shows
After seven shows, Roald Dahl’s Matilda closed with sell-out audiences over its final weekend.
Memories of the rural Christmas concert
With harness bells merrily a-jingle, and white, hoary breath floating on the frosty air, the heavy team pulled the sleigh-load of neighbours across the snow-bound sideroad towards the most anticipated event of the year – the Christmas concert in the old schoolhouse.
A recap of the second half of my life
The second half of my life started by returning from Vancouver to work with Murray Printing, as expected. I started out in a research and development capacity. After a few years of that, I was appointed as superintendent over 200 people – three departments and three different unions. This was a new
County gearing up for stewardship program
A long-awaited program is launching in Perth County this December.
United Way announces initiative to address lack of housing across Perth-Huron
It started with a vision to address the lack of housing across Perth-Huron.
Listowel BIA hosts carriage ride experience
Deck the Halls in Listowel saw a new addition this year, as the Listowel Business Improvement Area (BIA) orchestrated a magical horse-drawn carriage ride experience.
Mitchell’s George Hicks pens historic Christmas poem
The time for decorating, baking, and shopping is upon us. Soon, we will be out at parties and family gatherings, wishing our friends and family good cheer. For those who celebrate Christmas, trimming the tree, hanging up our stockings and seeing the big guy in the red suit are always favourites with
A season of stillness
Winter has rather suddenly blanketed southwestern Ontario in its icy embrace. We now find ourselves confronted with a season that demands resilience and strength. In the chill of the winter winds, there is a profound parallel to the challenges we face in our spiritual journeys.
U15 OWHL BB Capitals win Tournament of Heroes in Whitby
The Walkerton Capitals U15 OWHL BB team won the Tournament of Heroes in Whitby over the weekend, defeating the Central York Panthers 1-0 in the championship game. Pictured, front row (from left): Trainer Ann Rahn, Brooke Metcalfe, Caleigh Grubb, Chloe Albers, Myah Tupling, Amelia Steele, Jaycee John
Region’s unemployment rate jumps slightly
In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 3.7 per cent. The provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 5.7 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Rotary Club makes donation to Walkerton trail
The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently presented a $2,000 donation to the Municipality of Brockton for the Saugeen Rotary Trail. Pictured, from left: Don Moore, Rotary Club secretary; Colleen Gillis, Brockton’s community services director; and Tom Traversy, Rotary Club president.
