Limited availability of farmland for sale is continuing to push land values higher, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
Community Foundation Grey Bruce distributes $532K to community groups
On Oct. 5, the Community Foundation Grey Bruce announced $532,000 in funding to support 10 projects in Grey and Bruce counties through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund.
Construction begins on Bruce Power Regional Soccer Park washrooms
Last week, the Municipality of Brockton announced that construction has begun at the Bruce Power Regional Soccer Park. The project will provide accessible washrooms and changerooms, equipment storage, a concession stand, and additional parking spaces.
Grey Bruce Singers rehearsing for upcoming Christmas shows
The Grey Bruce Singers are currently rehearsing every week to solidify their vocal talents and create their Christmas show, A Magical Christmas.
Province introduces legislation to make Ontario Health Teams responsible for home care
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.
