The province introduced legislation earlier this month which, if passed, will make Ontario Health Teams responsible for connecting people to home care services starting in 2025.
The Bookmobile has arrived in Bruce County
If you can’t come to the library, the library can now come to you.
New service launching for well water testing program
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) has announced the launch of a locally developed service that will ensure all Grey-Bruce residents have equitable, timely access to Public Health Ontario’s free well water testing program. The new service will allow residents on private drinking water systems to pick u
North Perth Westfield Elementary School hosts Terry Fox Run
The North Perth Westfield Elementary School Terry Fox Run was held on Friday, Sept 22. Students went out for walks after learning about Terry Fox in class. Pictured is Makayla Ough, Lylah Hellyer and Aurora Karpyshyn-Rapley.
Wanna know a secret?
I’ve heard a lot of different ideas about what the Bible really says. Some say it’s irrelevant to life now that we are modern people. Some say it’s about how we go to heaven after we die. Some say it’s just a story of an ancient people and what they thought.
Giving thanks for all the good
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. From the online Canadian Encyclopedia, we learn that the First Nations celebrated the fall harvest in what is now called North America long before European settlers.
Nominations sought for Women in Leadership awards
The North Perth Women of Distinction subcommittee wants to celebrate local women in leadership at an event set for Nov. 4. The North Perth Women of Distinction awards offer an opportunity to honour women who have displayed leadership in the community.
Memories of Wingham: Betty Bateson
This is the sixth part in a series, initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society, of write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors.
More fun than ever planned for 167th Little Royal
The 167th Walkerton Little Royal Fair is coming up soon on Oct. 13, 14, and 15.
Bruce County Public Library’s TD Summer Reading Club breaks attendance records
Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is thrilled to announce the outstanding success of its 2023 Summer Reading Club, which shattered all previous years’ records with an incredible 280,142 minutes of reading logged.
Business to Bruce offers help for entrepreneurs
Aspiring entrepreneurs can successfully start or expand a business in Bruce County. Our diverse economy helps set the stage. And Business to Bruce offers financial support through two grant programs now open for applications: the Starter Company Plus program and the Tourism Innovation Lab Spark Ment
Grey Bruce Public Health leads collaborative project on preventing substance use among youth
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) has led a Locally Driven Collaborative Project (LDCP), aimed at identifying and enhancing evidence-based strategies for preventing substance use and related harms among Ontario youth.
OFA VIEWPOINT: Agriculture is about more than farming
This week marks Ontario Agriculture Week. Strategically selected to be just before Thanksgiving, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the abundance of locally produced food, fuel, fibre and flowers that we are lucky enough to have easy access to here in Ontario.
Red Hatters hold annual Grey-Bruce Fall Fling with Roaring Twenties theme
On Sept. 20, a refreshing burst of colour and sparkles shone as Red Hat ladies attended the annual Grey-Bruce Fall Fling and luncheon at the Walkerton Knights of Columbus Hall.
