In a unified move with other school boards across Ontario, the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) and Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) have decided to change the Professional Activity (PA) Day originally scheduled for Friday, April 26 to Monday, April 8.
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Paulette Peirol will be missed
Paulette Peirol, community development co-ordinator, passed away on Feb. 5. The municipal flag has been lowered to half-mast in her honour, and will be raised following her funeral at 2 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Brian E. Wood Funeral Home in Owen Sound.
Tree-mendous Valentine treat
The Bruce County Public Library partnered with creative Valentine’s card makers of all ages, to the delight of residents of local long-term care homes.
The chair looms large
The first time I stepped into the editor’s office at the top of the stairs at 185 Wallace Ave. N. in Listowel, it seemed very big indeed.
The Me Too movement has been quite an equalizer
The five were literally at the top of their game, as members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team.
Peabody: Brockton and county continue with ROMA delegations
The Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference may be over, but Brockton and Bruce County officials continue to meet with provincial representatives to continue work that started there.
Arran-Elderslie kicks off Paisley 150th event, Feb. 17
The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie is excited to invite the public to attend the Paisley 150 Municipal Kick-off Event on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. celebrating 150 years since the incorporation of Paisley.
Swamp tours to continue in 2024, with new event
Who would have thought a swamp could be so fascinating, and become a draw for tourism?
GBPH issues community alert following six suspected drug overdoses
Grey Bruce Public Health is issuing an alert to the community, including people who use substances and community partners, after receiving reports of six suspected opioid-related overdoses, including two fatal overdoses, over a recent six-day period.
Live History brings local heritage to life at Bruce County museum this Family Day
This Family Day (Monday, Feb. 19), visitors to the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will see history come to life through interactive live theatre shows by the award-winning theatre company, Live History.
Hanover council passes 6.84 per cent budget increase
Hanover council passed its 2024 budget in a special meeting Jan. 29 that lasted just under five hours.
Legion holds Branch public speaking competition
WALKERTON – Sunday, Feb. 4 saw public speaking champions from eight local schools compete in the…
Consultant’s report puts rehabilitation back on the table for Durham St. bridge
Rehabilitation is back on the table for Walkerton’s Durham St. bridge.
VJH celebrates Valentine’s Day
Once again, the banners are up, to remind all of us to send a special message to our favourite people on Feb. 14. Pictured is Jim Bohnert fastening the sail-quality banners in place against the cruel winds of February.
Battle of Port Arthur was flashpoint for big changes in East Asia
I went the entire month of January without offering my readers a break from the present with a dip…
