Bruce County council passed a motion (moved by County Coun. Jay Kirkland [South Bruce Peninsula] and seconded by County Coun. Chris Peabody [Brockton]) for the county to provide winter maintenance on Purple Valley Road, Coveney’s Road and McIver Road.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Thompson: Ontario investing in the success of rural communities
The provincial government has replaced its previous Rural Economic Development Program, commonly referred to as RED funding, with a new program with a similar acronym - the Rural Ontario Development Program.
Premier confirms early election call for province
Premier Doug Ford has confirmed Ontarians will soon be heading to the polls for an election.
What’s Happening at the Bruce County Public Library
WALKERTON – We are starting 2025 off with great news, the new Bruce County Public Library website…
Skating showcase held in Walkerton
On Jan. 25, the Walkerton Figure Skating Club hosted 180 skaters from Bruce, Grey and Wellington counties for a special competition.
Walkerton’s Best Western Plus honoured with M. K. Guerton Award
Winning the prestigious M. K. Guertin Award is a team achievement, as far as Andrew Windsor, general manager of the Best Western Plus Hotel and Conference Centre in Walkerton is concerned.
Walkerton Library Art Wall focus on local students in January
Snowstorms, cancelled buses and school closures do not stop our budding young artists from getting their work out into the community! Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch was excited to provide community space for our local high school students to display their amazing artwork.
Peabody: Health care a key issue in provincial election
On Tuesday, as the province geared up for the announcement that would make an election call official, Mayor Chris Peabody remarked on the fact that both the Conservatives and Liberals were focusing their attention on the shortage of family physicians.
County makes province aware of key local issues as election looms
Council has endorsed a 2025 pre-budget submission being sent to Peter Bethlenfalvy, minister of finance.
SVCA board to advocate with province for solution to West Grey frazil ice
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority annual meeting on Feb. 17 featured a presentation on the recent frazil ice event in West Grey.
Library hosts unique Black History Month event
Celebrate Black History Month with a story highlighting cultural resilience and the fight for recognition.
The Year in Review (April – June 2024) Walkerton Herald-Times
The Herald-Times is presenting a look back at top stories from 2024 over the early weeks of the new year.
Brockton council working to pare down increase in draft budget
Brockton’s first go at the 2025 municipal draft budget began with a proposed tax rate increase of 9.18 per cent. The second meeting ended with the rate standing at around 7.0 per cent.
SVCA board approves 2025 budget during annual meeting
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority usually has its budget set long before the annual meeting in January. That was not the case this time.
Bruce County wildfires devastate towns
In Jan. 2025 wildfires, driven by hurricane-force winds, invaded Los Angeles, destroying over 17,000 structures. Over a century ago, towns in Bruce County suffered similar, if much smaller, destruction.
