In Bruce County’s pioneer days women were restricted to traditional jobs, like homemaking and teaching (but only if unmarried).
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Walkerton Kinsmen make donation to Saugeen Hospice
The Walkerton Kinsmen were pleased to present two cheques to Saugeen Hospice at their regular Kin meeting on Jan. 23. The $2,200 contribution included $2,000 from the profits of the Kinsmen Casino Night and Raffle Draw held in the spring of 2022, and $200 donated in memory of Kinsmen who passed away
Bruce County conducting study on public transit
Public transit may not be viable in the south part of Bruce County, but it’s a different story in the northern part.
Addiction, mental health major topics of discussion at board of health meeting
The overall health of residents of Grey-Bruce was the subject of a presentation at the Jan. 31 meeting of the board of health by Dr. Rim Zayed on the Health Status Report.
Legion supports Walkerton hospital
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received a $10,000 donation from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Charitable Foundation. Walkerton Legion Branch 102 President Rose Austin, far right, presented the donation to Hayley Wilhelm, WHDF coordinator, and WDHF director
Brockton council continues budget talks
As budget deliberations continue in Brockton, the tax increase presently stands at 13 per cent but is most certainly going to change.
South Bruce mayor visits Teeswater school to celebrate Literacy Week
South Bruce’s Mayor Mark Goetz visited Hillcrest Central School in Teeswater to read a book by a Bruce County author on Friday, Jan. 27 as part of Literacy Week. Goetz visited several classrooms, including the Grade 1/2 class in the photo provided, and read The Truck Got Stuck by South Bruce Peninsu
Gallant: 2022 a ‘busy year’ for South Bruce Fire Rescue Service
Fire Chief Guy Gallant says 2022 was a busy year for the South Bruce Fire Rescue Service.
Adam Street project costs increase by $1M
The Adam Street dam project in Mildmay is going to cost more than anticipated.
Teeswater-Culross Horticultural Society, South Bruce meet to discuss flower, watering concerns
It appears the Municipality of South Bruce and the Teeswater-Culross Horticultural Society (TCHS) have come to an agreement on how the hanging baskets the TCHS purchases for downtown Teeswater each year will be maintained.
Walkerton Capitals name Chad Haggitt head coach for remainder of season
The Walkerton Junior Capitals have named a new head coach.
Moore reminds Ontarians to ‘remain vigilant,’ get vaccinated
The province’s chief medical officer of health says despite a decline in cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, Ontarians should “remain vigilant” and stay up-to-date with vaccinations.
Four games, four losses for Walkerton Capitals
Four games, four losses – the past week wasn’t a good one for the Walkerton Capitals.
Saugeen Conservation elects new chair at AGM
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has a new chair – Barbara Dobreen, representing Southgate. She was acclaimed to the position during the Jan. 19 annual meeting of the authority’s board of directors.
Bruce County council takes first look at 2023 budget
The county is looking at an overall budget increase of 10.57 per cent, following the presentation of the preliminary budget report on Jan. 12, and the initial budget meeting on Jan. 19.
