In 1879 the 60-foot steam tug Prince Alfred arrived in Wiarton to replace the O’Koura, which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Scone Crokinole Club launches 17th season of friendly competition
SCONE - April 1 marked the start of season 17 for the Scone Crokinole Club.
Library report highlights year of ‘strong community connection and expanded services’
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is reflecting on 2025 with the release of its annual report.
Walkerton Herald-Times April 9 Turnbacks
From April 11, 1990
Not the nicky nicky nine doors of our youth
The game is definitely not the “nicky nicky nine doors” we remember as children.
Grey Bruce Public Health reports three overdoses, one fatality
GREY-BRUCE - Between March 20 and 27, Grey-Bruce Public Health received three overdose reports including one fatality, linked with suspected crack cocaine in Owen Sound and Saugeen Shores.
Local Cadets tackle obstacles and build leadership
LISTOWEL - March kicked off with high energy and excitement for over 100 cadets from Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Wellington Counties as they came together for an action-packed Area Directed Activity held in Listowel on March 1, 2026.
Peabody provides update on Pinkerton flooding, comments on county and provincial issues
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody had at least some good news about the Pinkerton flooding situation.
Air Cadet squadron honour 102nd anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force
On March 30, 812 “Buck’s Crossing” Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron marked the 102nd anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force with a special parade, at Victory Fellowship Baptist Church in Hanover.
Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club donates to Sacred Heart High School’s Art department
The Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club is supporting Walkerton’s Sacred Heart High School’s Art department for its upcoming production of Grease.
Province puts changes to Ontario Breast Screening Program on hold
SOUTH BRUCE GREY - Dr. Mike Ballantine, chief of staff, reported at the previous few meetings of South Bruce Grey Health Centre about concerns that had been raised about proposed directive changes to the Ontario Breast Screening Program.
Bluewater District School Board maintains nine trustee positions for 2026 election, approves policies and planning measures
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) will maintain nine trustee positions for the 2026 municipal election, with no changes to how those seats are distributed across its jurisdiction in Bruce and Grey Counties.
49ers U15A team don OMHA Red Hats, crowned provincial champions
WHITBY - The Midwest 49ers U15A team has officially etched their name among the best, capturing the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Championship in dominant fashion.
Meade highlights environmental plan benefits
WALKERTON - Matthew Meade, environmental initiatives co-ordinator, presented highlights of the draft Environmental Sustainability Action Plan to Bruce County council at the April 2 meeting.
TIEF agreement approved for East Ridge developer
WALKERTON - Bruce County Council passed a motion on April 2 to approve Brockton’s request to enter into a Tax Increment Equivalent Fund (TIEF)
