This is the fifth in a series of garden articles from the early 2000s about Walkerton Horticultural Society activities. These articles will be published several times over the next few months in loving memory of longtime society president, Nancy Bajurny who was always dedicated to beautifying our to
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Sacred Heart High School students compete at Skills Ontario
Eight Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) students from Sacred Heart High School represented the board at the 2023 Skills Ontario Competition, held on May 1-3 at the Toronto Congress Centre.
South Bruce CLC members hear about post-site selection regulatory processes
Members of the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) met virtually on June 1 to learn hear from representatives of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC).
Craig supports AMO recommendations on removing councillors guilty of harassment
Emily McIntosh’s presentation to Bruce County council on June 1 on Bill 5, had a last-minute change. Bill 5 was voted down in the legislature the previous day. “This is Plan B,” she said.
Bruce County rescinds long-term care homes’ COVID-19 immunization policy
The county’s long-term care committee of management has voted to rescind the COVID-19 immunization policy, effective immediately.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Elmwood firefighters breakfast
The Elmwood firefighters hosted a successful breakfast on Saturday, June 3.
Taking the court
Tennis players from Walkerton and Hanover participated in a tennis tournament in Hanover on Saturday, June 3, with perfect weather. Walkerton will host a tournament next summer after the refurbishment of the Walkerton courts are complete.
Rotary Club holds 12th drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club held the 12th drawing of its Walkerton Lottery on Thursday, June 1. Winners in this drawing are Matt Reddon ($1,000), Ruth Hobley ($500), Gabrielle Weigel ($300), Matt Domm ($250), David Cooke ($200) and Matt Reddon ($150). Pictured: Drawing the winning numbers is Crystal Hindman-Pri
Saugeen River water blessing event to be held on June 11
A Saugeen River water blessing event will be held on Sunday, June 11 at Lobies Park in Walkerton.
Saugeen Hospice members keeping busy, planning events
The board of directors of Saugeen Hospice Inc. are diligently working on behalf of southern Grey-Bruce communities to meet the many requirements of the lengthy application process of the Ontario Ministry of Health, seeking approval to build a residential hospice in southern Bruce County.
Bluewater board announces principal, vice-principal appointments for 2023-24
Bluewater District School Board has announced the following principal and vice-principal placements for area schools, effective this September:
Peabody proposes another solution for the Durham Street bridge replacement project
Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, said in an interview Tuesday, prior to the meeting of Brockton council, that he wants to make sure all possibilities are looked at before the county makes a final decision on how it will proceed with replacement of the Durham Street bridge acros
Huron Fringe Birding Festival visits Greenock Swamp
Kate Monk (Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority) and Shannon Wood (Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association), led a group from the Huron Fringe Birding Festival (McGregor Provincial Park), to the Greenock Swamp this past week. Individuals were from all over Southern Ontario. Here, the b
‘Reunion Two… I do! I do!’ a triumph for County Towne Players
What do you get when you take an artfully-crafted script and delightful characters, and spice it up with witty localisms and some really unexpected plot twists? Great entertainment!
Residents upset by use of kill traps in River Bend Park
Bobbi Schmidt and her mother Brenda Sharpe were alarmed when they heard that kill traps had been set in River Bend Park on the long weekend to get rid of a beaver.
