South Bruce OPP are recognizing local officers during Police Week.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Age-friendly strategy promotes inclusivity and well-being for all generations
Bruce County aims to earn recognition by the World Health Organization (WHO) by making the area an “Age Friendly Community” by implementing safe physical and social environments.
Back to the writing board!
A certain Einstein once said “information is not knowledge; the only source of knowledge is experience,” but after spending eight months in college, it seems real knowledge comes from a combination of both.
Small business is bleeding
Everyone knows you don’t kick someone when they’re down.
County introduces off-road vehicle bylaw
The county has introduced an updated bylaw to regulate the movement of off-road vehicles on sections of roads under the county’s jurisdiction.
Formosa craft, vendor show features handcrafted community creativity
Vendors set up shop in the Formosa community centre on Saturday, May 4 selling wares from handmade art to collectables at the biannual craft show.
Teeswater CWL holds communion brunch
On April 28 the Teeswater Catholic Women’s League (CWL) held their Communion Brunch in the Parish Hall. Twenty ladies were in attendance to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady Council.
If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck …
There was a time when “spin,” used as a verb, involved turning fibre into yarn.
Students at WDCS raise over $1,600 at Walk for Hospice event
Walkerton District Community School showed support for Saugeen Hospice by participating in the fundraising event Walk for Hospice, raising $1,687 in total.
South Bruce, NWMO sign hosting agreement for nuclear waste project
The Municipality of South Bruce Council endorsed a hosting agreement between the municipality and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) at its meeting May 1. Mayor Mark Goetz and CAO Leanne Martin signed the agreement on behalf of the municipality following a vote of council on Wednesday
Bluewater school board agriculture program celebrated in new Grey Roots location
The start of an exciting new chapter and innovative partnership for Bluewater District School Board’s (BWDSB’s) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Agriculture program is being celebrated.
Next steps for Durham Street bridge project outlined at meeting
“Replacement” has been removed from the Durham Street bridge project, as the county proceeds with its plan to conduct emergency repairs on the venerable and well-used structure. The stated intention of the county is to follow up with phase two – not replacement, but rehabilitation.
Gutter politics
Official Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre created quite a stir in the past couple of weeks with his pledge to use the notwithstanding clause to override any laws that don’t suit his worldview in a bizarre op-ed piece in which he trashed every form of business association going.
County to comment on provincial planning changes
Bruce County council will be submitting comments to the province on this spring’s changes to planning legislation.
Public access phones outside OPP buildings updated to new E-phones
Members of the public who visit West Region detachments after-hours will have access to a new public access calling system outside OPP facilities.
