Council here received the official results of the South Bruce referendum during a special meeting on Nov. 12.
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We will remember
Canada Day is when we celebrate being Canadian – cake with strawberry jam, games and sparklers…
Three Mildmay residents share $100,000 lottery Encore prize
SOUTH BRUCE - Enbridge Gas representative Desiree Swance presented a $5,000 cheque to South Bruce Fire Rescue Service on Oct. 17 at the Teeswater Fire Station.
GBPH issues opioid alert in response to suspected fatal drug poisoning in local region
GREY BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health has issued its 24th opioid alert of 2024 after receiving notification of a suspected fatal opioid-related poisoning.
A look back at the 1924 Greenock Swamp forest fire
While what was considered the largest fire in Bruce County history blazed on, it somehow was not the hottest item in a variety of local newspapers of that time. The reports of public drunkenness, and drama between newspaper editors breaking the news across the province, were red hot.
Board of health endorses motion on well water testing
GREY-BRUCE - The Grey Bruce Board of Health has endorsed a letter from the chair of the board of health for Public Health Sudbury and Districts regarding well water testing.
Capital split pair of weekend games
WALKERTON – In PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals claimed a 5-1 victory over Goderich on Nov. 2, in front of hometown fans.
Walkerton family receives 2024 Mapleseed Sheep Pasture Award
WALKERTON - Steve and Lisa Ernewein and family of Meadowbook Family Farm in the Brockton/Walkerton area are the recipient of the 2024 Mapleseed Sheep Pasture Award.
CSWBP Substance Use and Addiction Action Table launches new strategic plan
BRUCE COUNTY - The Community Safety and Well-Being Planning’s (CSWBP) Substance Use and Addiction Action Table, also known as the Community Drug & Alcohol Strategy (CDAS), has launched a new strategic plan.
Hanover Scouts to represent Canada in Australia
HANOVER - Four Scouts, one Scout Leader in Training and one Leader, from the 5th Hanover Scouts will be some of the few Canadian Scouts that will be representing scouting at the 26th Australian Jamboree at Maryborough, Queensland Australia, from Jan. 2 to 15, 2025.
Local police deal with reports offroad rage, candy tampering and assault
WALKERTON - The OPP warned of an increased police presence in downtown Walkerton on Nov. 5, and asked the public to avoid the area while police conducted their investigation.
Local health care activists honoured by Grey Bruce Labour Council
TARA - Grey Bruce Labour Council’s 2024 Activist Day on Oct. 28 saw three local activists honoured.
OMPF bump for local municipalities announced by province
HURON-BRUCE - Riding municipalities will receive increases ranging from 5.7 to 19 per cent in funding through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) in 2025.
Leslie Motors celebrates 25th anniversary in Walkerton
WALKERTON - Leslie Motors is celebrating 25 years in Walkerton, on Nov. 22.
Cody Bruder gives battles of First World War a local context
WALKERTON - Cody Bruder served in the Canadian Navy for six years and is currently employed with Bruce Power.
