The annual New Year’s levee in Walkerton at the hall of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 has been a welcome local tradition, paused only during the pandemic in recent years.
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The Tees Tap House – South Bruce’s newest gathering place
A new pub with golf simulators has officially opened its doors in the heart of downtown Teeswater.
WDCS students make donation to local food bank
Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) students from Ms. McBride/Mrs. King’s kindergarten class joined students in Mrs. Gaasenbeek’s Grade 3/4 class to collect non-perishable food items for the local food bank. Last year, students aimed to wrap the interior perimeter of the school, falling short
Victoria Jubilee Hall tower lit for the festive season
The elves at Victoria Jubilee Hall have been busy lighting up the clock tower for the season. It’s been a very busy December at the hall, with shows by the Slocan Ramblers, Sacred Heart High School’s Once Upon a December, a sold-out run by Sing! Show Chorus and another sold-out show by home-town boy
January events at Walkerton, Cargill libraries
As we say good-bye to 2023 and welcome in 2024, I would like to say thank you to the residents of Brockton for a great year. I came aboard here in December 2022 when the branch supervisor of 32 years, Tracey Knapp, retired. Even though there were big shoes to fill and high expectations from the comm
Nancy Griffin retires after 34 years of inspiring interest in conservation among area youth
When a person counts the people they’ve reached in terms of generations as well as individuals, they can be assured they’ve made a mark on many lives.
Bruce County approves two planning matters, defers decision on a third
Bruce County council approved two planning matters, and deferred its decision on a third, during its final scheduled meeting of 2023.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church makes donation to WDCS
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walkerton gave a donation to Walkerton District Community School’s elementary and secondary breakfast clubs. Trinity holds a small endowment fund, which is designed to support the broader work of the church with a three pronged international, national and local f
Brockton awards contract for development charges study
When the matter of development charges (DCs) came before Brockton council in October, council put a hold on proceeding with a study, pending a decision by Bruce County council on implementing county DCs.
Municipality to use space at Victoria Jubilee Hall
Council has authorized a lease agreement, as amended, with Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH).
Brockton celebrates 2023 accomplishments
Brockton hit the ground running in January 2023, and kept up the pace throughout the year.
BigDoor volunteers serve turkey dinner with all the trimmings
Michelle Isoghi and Betty Davies were among the volunteers who served up Christmas dinner – turkey with all the trimmings – to those in need at the BigDoor. The dinner was held the Tuesday before Christmas.
Capitals lose to Whalers in final PJHL game of 2023
In PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals lost 6-2 when they hosted the Fergus Whalers in a rare Wednesday night game on Dec. 20. It was the last scheduled game of the year for the Capitals.
Grey-Bruce well water testing service operating on modified schedule this holiday season
Grey-Bruce residents can still access Public Health Ontario’s complimentary Well Water Testing Program this holiday season, but there will be some changes to the local sample drop-off/pick-up service schedule.
South Bruce formally approves multi-year funding agreement with NWMO
South Bruce council has formally approved the latest Multi-Year Funding Agreement (MYFA) with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
