The Stratford Beacon Herald covered all three days of the 1951 Stratford Fall Fair, which was known for many “firsts” that year.
COLUMN: OFA, industry stakeholders connect with municipalities over common interests
This year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario annual general meeting and conference attracted over 2,500 municipal leaders, government officials, civil servants as well as other interested stakeholders. Among those other stakeholders were a wide range of companies and organizations who are co
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan has a new website
The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP) has launched a new website which will help provide the Grey-Bruce community with information concerning current areas of priority, ongoing projects, and opportunities for people to become involved. The website can be found at cswbp.brucecounty.on.ca.
Brockton hires new director of community services
Last week, the Municipality of Brockton announced the hiring of Colleen Gillis as director of community services.
Work by local artist Silvana Virdiramo on display at Walkerton library
The Bruce County Public Library, Walkerton branch, is pleased to announce a new installation by local artist Silvana Virdiramo. It will be on display until Oct. 7.
Victoria Jubilee Hall ready to launch exciting fall season of live performances
Nothing compares to live performance, and Victoria Jubilee Hall has another great entertainment series set for you to enjoy. You don’t have to leave our area to enjoy world-class, award-winning performances.
Background of the Walkerton and District Horticultural Society
This is the 12th and final article in the garden series, presented in loving memory of long-standing society president, Nancy Bajurny. Her passion for gardening and dedication to beautifying our town will be lovingly remembered by many. I hope WHT readers have enjoyed this garden stroll. The follow
Bruce County invites residents to complete 2024 budget survey
Bruce County has begun building the 2024 municipal budget and is eager to hear input from the public.
Brockton communities ‘energized’ through Bruce Power Net Zero and Westario Power Lead the Charge program
Three new Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are ready for public use in Brockton.
Construction on downtown parkette to commence in September
Construction on the latest addition to downtown Listowel – a parkette – is set to begin next month.
County seeks public input for transit study
The Sept. 1 deadline is quickly approaching for public submissions to assist with the transit demand and feasibility study that’s now underway.
1850s: Starvation stalks Bruce County
The early settlements of Bruce County had limited resources to carry them through hard times. For example, so precarious was the economy of Southampton in 1851 that the loss of a single boatload of supplies meant that the hamlet had to be partially abandoned so that the rest might eat.
Euchre and solo results
There was a lot of activity with euchre and solo at the Walkerton library this past week.
Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society
This is No. 11 in a series of garden articles from the early 2000s about Walkerton Horticultural Society activities. The articles are being published in loving memory of longstanding society president, Nancy Bajurny who was always dedicated to beautifying our town.
