What better way to enjoy summer than tubing down the Saugeen River from the boat launch in Walkerton?
Walkerton Herald-Times
IN PHOTOS: South Western Ontario Sharks swim meet in Milverton, July 30
The South Western Ontario Sharks held a regional swim meet at the Perth East Recreation Complex in Milverton on Sunday morning, July 30, with all its member teams competing in heats across a number of divisions.
Council approves staffing, pay equity review
Council has approved the hiring of a consultant to conduct an organizational staffing, pay equity and market review.
Dr. David Sills, Western University, discusses Northern Tornadoes Project
Hot, humid weather in this part of the country often means thunderstorms, and those sometimes spawn tornadoes. We’re now in peak tornado season, and have been hearing the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) mentioned by the media with increasing frequency.
South Bruce awards RFP for rebranding
Council has accepted a proposal from consulting firm Cinnamon Toast to develop a new brand for the Municipality of South Bruce.
Staff hope increased flows will wash Formosa sewer smells away
Council has opted to try and wash away the lingering sewage smell in the air in parts of Formosa.
August events at Brockton’s libraries
Wow, summer is flying by! Science in the Summer and Knights in the Classroom came by Walkerton for loads of interactive fun, the kids’ Summer Reading Club meetings have been full of stories and interesting activities, and Story Time in the Park is a hit. Summer is half-way over already, so get into
Susan A. Rankin featured artist at Walkerton library
The Bruce County Public Library Walkerton Branch is very pleased to host Susan A. Rankin’s life-inspired art.
Sunny skies draw crowds to this year’s Private Collectors Garage Tour
To paraphrase an old song, some cars may look better in the shade, but there’s nothing like sunshine to draw antique and classic car enthusiasts to the Private Collectors Garage Tour.
Grey Bruce Singers make donation to Kincardine Summer Music Festival
The Grey Bruce Singers recently made a $250 donation to the Kincardine Summer Music Festival. Pictured with the cheque are, from left: Margot Hundt, Yvonne Kieffer, and Grey Bruce Singers co-presidents Tom Traversy and Christine Bowman.
Bruce County council updated on province’s proposed natural heritage planning policies
Claire Dodds, director of planning and development, presented a report on July 13 to the planning and development committee on the proposed provincial planning statement on natural heritage policies.
Saugeen Conservation to ask MNR for extension for Category 3 cost agreements with municipalities
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors approved asking the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for an extension on Category 3 cost apportioning agreements with member municipalities.
Mildmay man facing drug-related charges
A Mildmay resident is facing several drug-related charges following a two-vehicle collision in North Perth last month.
Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming is right around the corner
We’ve been counting down the number of sleeps until the Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming 2023 and here we are – only seven sleeps until we will be “Better Together!”
ONA awarded 11 per cent salary increase in arbitration
The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) was recently awarded an 11 per cent salary increase in arbitration.
