South Bruce’s fire chief has issued an open-air burn ban in the municipality.
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Regional unemployment rate jumps to 5.9 per cent
The local unemployment rate has reached its highest levels since April 2021, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.
Bruce County wants to play role in nuclear growth in Ontario
“This is a great opportunity for Bruce County to position itself in a rapidly changing nuclear world,” commented County Coun. Kenneth Craig, Kincardine, in reference to a motion he seconded at the April 6 meeting of county council.
Paul Vickers updates county on OFA initiatives and resources
Paul Vickers, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) Grey-Bruce director and executive member, made a presentation April 5 to Bruce County council.
Rotary Music Festival returns to Walkerton on April 17
After a long wait in silence, the music halls will again be alive with the music of the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival.
New seats for Victoria Jubilee Hall volunteers
Brian Weber, owner of Weber Electrical, has just donated a dozen theatre seats to replace the old stacking chairs at the back of the Victoria Jubilee Opera Hall.
Easter Egg Hunt held in Formosa, April 8
The Easter Bunnies were busy in Formosa on Holy Saturday morning.
Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award accepting applications
This year’s Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is inviting applications from local students pursuing careers in environmental science or clean water management. The successful applicant will receive $1,500 towards their studies at a recognized college or university, or at the Walkerton Clean Water C
Teeswater firefighters visit Formosa CWL
The Formosa Catholic Women’s League (CWL) meeting on April 4 saw CWL President Linda Freiburger welcome Captain Pat Glazier and Chief Keith Cassidy of South Bruce Fire Rescue – Teeswater station. She also welcomed CWL members, Lions and Swans who were invited to hear Glazier and Cassidy give instru
Rotary Club holds eighth drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club recently conducted the eighth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners include Gord and Pauline Francis ($1,000), Don Gross ($500), Sandy Hiscox ($300), Karen Creighton ($250), Carl Linthorn ($200) and Greg Smith ($150). The draw was made by Rob Binkley, left, with assistance from R
New hospital CEO attends first board meeting, hears about opening of Kincardine’s new CT scanner
Nancy Shaw, the new CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, attended her first hospital board meeting April 5, in the meeting room at the Walkerton hospital site.
Bruce County council hears about new vision for addiction treatment in Grey-Bruce
A delegation of Gary Sims, president and CEO of Grey Bruce Health Services (GBHS); Naomi Vodden, director, mental health and addictions services, GBHS; and Amy McKinnon, CEO, Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation, presented information on the launch of a unique model for care of those with addicti
Easter bunny visits Walkerton
The Walkerton Optimist Club brought plenty of Easter cheer hippity-hopping to local children on Saturday, April 8, with treat bags handed out by the Easter bunny, and draws for Easter baskets, in a drive-thru event at the Catholic Church parking lot.
Peabody: Brockton fighting to get land for residential growth
Mayor Chris Peabody says Brockton has a fight on its hands to try to get land to accommodate residential growth.
Neyaashiinigmiing man struck and killed by suspected drunk driver in Las Vegas
On April 4, Heidi Elliott received news that broke her heart – a call that nobody ever wants to get, telling her of the unexpected and tragic death of her beloved husband and best friend, Geewadin Elliott.
