FORMOSA – Board chair Tom Hutchinson and general manager Erik Downing expressed a certain optimism about the coming regionalization of conservation authorities during the July 16 board meeting.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Warden calls for increased federal, provincial support for homelessness
WALKERTON – Ian Hanney, the county’s new director of human services, presented a report on the provincial 2026-2027 housing and homelessness program funding, at the July meeting of Bruce County council.
Food for thought: you cannot eat a cell phone
There is an old story about a dinner-table discussion about which modern convenience a person would not want to live without.
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 5 Turnbacks
From August 6, 1997.
Community revels in homecoming events
WALKERTON – “Mingle and Re-mix” was the theme of Walkerton’s 2026 homecoming, and people spent five days celebrating it. There was something for everyone – all ages, families, Walkerton people proud to be hosting a five-day celebration of home.
County hosting hazardous waste collection in Teeswater
TEESWATER – Bruce County will be hosting a hazardous waste collection at the South Bruce Public Works building in Teeswater.
Bruce County Museum to offer 10-week creative arts workshop for adults 55 and older this fall
BRUCE COUNTY – The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will host a 10-week creative arts workshop for adults age 55 and older this fall. The workshop offers participants an opportunity to explore storytelling, acting, music and movement in a supportive and engaging environment.
OPP charge Hanover driver after head-on collision
BROCKTON – A Hanover resident has been charged with multiple impaired operation charges following a collision in Brockton.
Household food insecurity rising locally
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Public health units across the region are concerned about the growing number of households struggling to afford basic needs, including food.
County council discusses municipal CANHC memberships
WALKERTON – Bruce County is a member of the Canadian Association for Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC), a not-for-profit organization that represents communities hosting nuclear-related operations. The municipalities of Kincardine and South Brucex are also members.
Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List
If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.
Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province
BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.
Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.
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Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post
Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.
Ottens says Return to Grace offers an authentic Elvis concert experience
Do you remember when you heard that Elvis Presley died? I was 15 and although it was shocking, I…
