WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, economic development manager, presented the staff report that is a follow-up from previous meetings about the International Plowing Match (IPM) organization’s communication structure and the municipal role within it.
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Public health offers advice for tick season
GREY-BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding residents and visitors that blacklegged ticks – capable of transmitting bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause potentially serious diseases, including Lyme disease, in people – are primarily active in the spring and summer and are present i
Wingham Esso gas station re-opens
WINGHAM – The Esso gas station at 161 Josephine St. Wingham re-opened on June 23 after a…
Walkerton District Hospital ‘Buy-A-Bone’ donations
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Wingham and Clinton U18 girls soccer teams face off
There was tough action on the soccer pitch in Clinton as the U18 Girls teams from Wingham and…
Young athletes participate at annual BWDSB track meet
The East Ridge Community School in Owen Sound hosts the annual Bluewater Elementary Sport Council (BESC) east track and field meet, with grade 7-8 students participating on June 17 and grades 4-6 on June 18.
OPP seek truck stolen from Mildmay parking lot on June 19
SOUTH BRUCE - South Bruce OPP are looking for a pick-up truck stolen from a parking lot in the area of Elora St., Mildmay, between the hours of 7 and 11:46 p.m. on June 19.
Municipalities hold evacuation and reception centre training
WALKERTON - Emergencies can strike at any time, and being prepared is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities.
Bruce County approves Tax Increment Equivalent Funding program
WALKERTON - At its June 19 meeting, Bruce County Council approved the Tax Equivalent Increment Funding (TIEF) program.
South Bruce splitting out Formosa agreements
The Municipality of South Bruce has taken the next step to re-establishing a codified relationship with the Formosa and District Lions Club regarding facilities in Formosa.
Drayton’s ‘Country Roads’ takes you where you belong
DRAYTON - When I saw that the opening production for the 2025 season in Drayton was Country Roads, based on the music of John Denver, I thought, are there enough John Denver songs to fill a two-hour show?
South Bruce appoints interim deputy chief
South Bruce Council has appointed Deputy Chief Jeff Robbins for both the Teeswater and Mildmay Stations of the Fire Department of South Bruce while a reorganization of the department is considered.
Councils receive Bill 17 update
At their June 3 regular meetings, Morris-Turnberry Council and Howick Council both received a report from Huron County Planner Sarah Kurtz about the province’s currently circulating Bill 17.
Walkerton fire hall touch-a-truck event
Lights! Sirens! Action. There was plenty of all three at the June 14 touch-a-truck event and breakfast at the Walkerton fire hall.
‘Hanging’ out in the swamp: first tour of the season looks back at dark local history
CARGILL - On Saturday, May 31, the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association hosted the first Greenock Swamp Tour of the season, The Infamous Hanging in Queen’s Bush.
