A month ago, some of the richest and most powerful people on the planet gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum.
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A killer disease makes a return run – measles
Anyone planning to travel over Spring Break is being advised to make sure they and their children are properly immunized. We are not talking about visiting some exotic location; we are talking south Florida. And we are not talking about a rare, new disease; we are talking about measles.
Intimate partner violence discussed by Grey Bruce Board of Health
The Feb. 23 meeting of the Grey Bruce Board of Health began with discussion about the role public health plays in what has become a major issue in the area – intimate partner violence.
Project Safe Trade offers local residents safe place to complete online transactions
The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) held a press conference Monday, March 4 to announce the addition of a Project Safe Trade spot at the Walkerton detachment.
Rotary Club donates to Walkerton meal program
The program is the vision of MaryAnn Kroetsch, previous owner of K’s Kountry Kitchen. It offers free meals, once a month, for dining in or take out.
Adopt-A-Highway program set for 2024 campaign
Bruce County looks forward to another year of the Adopt-A-Highway program.
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board seeks community input for 2024-25 budget
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board is reaching out to the community for feedback on the upcoming 2024-25 budget.
Capitals on the brink, down 3-0 to Whalers
The Fergus Whalers got hot at the right time down the stretch of the 2023-24 PJHL regular season, and that heater evidently carried into the upstart club’s first round playoff matchup with the Walkerton Capitals.
Regional Skills 2024 competition showcases students in the trades
Bluewater District School Board and Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board students from eight secondary schools convened in Owen Sound on Friday, March 1, as the Regional Technological Skills Challenge made its exciting return for another year.
Third-party review of Durham St. bridge provides key information on rehab alternative
The report on the third-party review of the Durham Street bridge project in Walkerton is being presented at the meeting of Bruce County council on March 7.
Brockton, Bruce County honoured at Canadian Nuclear Association conference
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, was presented with the Community Leadership Award from Bruce Power at the 2024 Canadian Nuclear Association Conference.
Four years in the making
This is my reminder to challenge myself more often.
Peabody: ‘The county and lower tiers need support, too’
Chris Peabody, warden of Bruce County and mayor of Brockton, attended last week’s Canadian Nuclear Association conference in Ottawa.
Magic, the Little Mermaid and more – all at Bruce County libraries this March Break
This March Break, the Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) invites you to dive into the excitement with their “Just Beach” themed programs running in all 17 branches.
The OPP and partners launch the 20th edition of Fraud Prevention Month
This year's Fraud Prevention Month (FPM) campaign will focus on "20 years of fighting fraud - where are we now?". The 2024 campaign will showcase the way fraud has evolved over the past 20 years. The goal of the campaign is to empower Canadians with information, tools, and strategies to recognize, r
