CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.
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Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee
CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.
Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run
BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.
South Bruce adopts behaviour policy for youth programs, backs no-refund rule for removals
TEESWATER - A new behaviour framework for children and youth in municipal recreation programs is set to take effect May 1 of this year, following discussion at South Bruce council on April 14 about how best to manage disruptive conduct while balancing fairness for families.
Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton
WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...
Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation
WALKERTON - A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.
Local unemployment rate rises to 5.3%
WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.
Mildmay native Owen Riegling plays Toronto’s Massey Hall, launches In the Feeling album
TORONTO - A large number of area residents were on hand as Mildmay native Owen Riegling played Toronto’s Massey Hall on April 18 in celebration of the launch of his In the Feeling album.
South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement
TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.
South Bruce sees rise in building activity, approves higher limit for loader purchase
TEESWATER - South Bruce council received updates on increased building activity and ongoing public works operations at its April 14 meeting, including a rise in permit revenue and approval of a higher spending limit for a used loader.
South Bruce council reviews land-use priorities
TEESWATER - South Bruce council received an update at its April 14 meeting on settlement boundary expansion planning and land-use priorities as part of ongoing work related to the County of Bruce’s draft Official Plan.
ERTH plans for rising electricity demand amid supply concerns
TEESWATER - ERTH Power Corporation is expanding its operations and planning for future electricity demand as it moves ahead with a proposed partnership with Westario Power.
Primary care connection funds provided by province
The Government of Ontario will be investing $4,201,000 in primary care organizations across Bruce and Grey counties in 2026, as part of the province’s plan to connect every Ontarian to a primary care provider by 2029. Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers and Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson made...
Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council
SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.
Skaters across the region show their talent at WFSC Challenge and Cheer competition in Belmore
BELMORE - After needing to reschedule due to weather conditions, the Walkerton Figure Skating Club (WFSC) finally held its annual Challenge and Cheer competition at the Belmore Community Centre on March 7.
