At FE Madill Secondary School, the newspaper club, filled with students from all grades, meets regularly to actively cover the latest news and events within their school community. This is their student newspaper!
Howick Township names Caitlin Gillis as first CAO
Caitlin Gillis has been named the Township of Howick’s first chief administrative officer (CAO).
Local history comes alive with CGSPA events and swamp tours
The Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association (CGSPA), is once again “bringing history alive” in Brockton with its 2025 events, tours, and dinners.
GoFundMe for Kurt David Stamper supports local family
On Jan. 19, The Stamper Family suffered an unimaginable loss of their son, Kurt David, aged 3, in a tragic farm accident at their home.
Thompson: Ontario investing in the success of rural communities
The provincial government has replaced its previous Rural Economic Development Program, commonly referred to as RED funding, with a new program with a similar acronym - the Rural Ontario Development Program.
What’s Happening at the Bruce County Public Library
WALKERTON – We are starting 2025 off with great news, the new Bruce County Public Library website…
Pastor encourages drawing close to God during winter season
Winter’s beauty often leaves me in awe. God blankets the world in white and brings a stillness…
Locals participate in Mixed Doubles Portugal Cup
On Jan. 25, 2025, local junior curler Brooke Schaefer competed in The Mixed Doubles Portugal Cup of Curling in Dundas.
Walkerton Library Art Wall focus on local students in January
Snowstorms, cancelled buses and school closures do not stop our budding young artists from getting their work out into the community! Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch was excited to provide community space for our local high school students to display their amazing artwork.
United Way’s first annual Keys for Community results are in
United Way Perth-Huron’s first annual “Keys for Community” campaign results are in. In total, $9,025 was raised for the UWPH inaugural event.
Library hosts unique Black History Month event
Celebrate Black History Month with a story highlighting cultural resilience and the fight for recognition.
The Dolly Varden shoe trend
The Dolly Varden shoe gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The design was…
30th annual Soups On raised over $100,000 for Alzheimer’s
Over 2,000 soup lovers attended the 30th anniversary Soups On fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society of Huron/Perth at the Rotary Complex here on Jan. 11.
Bruce County wildfires devastate towns
In Jan. 2025 wildfires, driven by hurricane-force winds, invaded Los Angeles, destroying over 17,000 structures. Over a century ago, towns in Bruce County suffered similar, if much smaller, destruction.
Swans sponsor free skate
The Formosa Swans sponsored a free skate at the Formosa Outdoor Arena.
