The Victoria Jubilee Hall is celebrating its 125th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 17 at noon.
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Brockton mayor asks county to comment on proposed federal riding redistribution
The Sept. 1 Bruce County executive committee was amended at the request of County Coun. Chris Peabody, Brockton, to include discussion on proposed federal riding changes, and their impact on Bruce County.
Bruce County council: Housing crisis not just a problem for economically challenged
The impact of the housing crisis in Bruce County goes far beyond the economically challenged, according to Stuart Reid, executive director, Community Foundation Grey Bruce. It affects every level of society, including those traditionally considered middle-class.
Hospital Auxiliary honoured for almost 120 years of service
After almost 120 years as a volunteer organization working in the community to raise funds for South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) Walkerton hospital site and the former County of Bruce General Hospital, the Walkerton Hospital Auxiliary has disbanded.
Delicious!
Norah and Kate Schneider baked their way through the last few really hot days of summer – in more ways than one. The two young entrepreneurs decided to have a bake sale in downtown Walkerton on Sept. 2, treating shoppers to very tasty cookies and squares.
Saugeen Hospice receives ‘south build’ funds from Grey Bruce Hospice
The board of directors of Saugeen Hospice announced on Sept. 2 they will be receiving a $568,732.33 transfer from Grey Bruce Hospice imminently.
Chippewas of Saugeen elect new chief, council
The Chippewas of Saugeen held their general election on Aug. 26, voting in a new chief and council.
Confidence in Safety report revisited, CLC learns more about local geology
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) received a more in-depth presentation about the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) Confidence in Safety report released in June 2022.
First of what will be the annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show draws 170 entries
The Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show at the Cargill Community Centre on Saturday, Aug. 27 was a bittersweet day for the event’s organizer, Dawn MacKay, who wanted “to do something special to remember him and what he stood for.”
Grey Bruce Health Unit reports suspected fatal drug overdose
The Grey Bruce Health Unit (GBHU) has received a report of a suspected fatal drug overdose in Owen Sound, prompting Public Health to renew its plea for people who use drugs to do so as safely as possible, including not using alone.
Walkerton Library euchre
Euchre was played at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Horst Jekel was high with 78, Betty Schmidt 63, Jerome Brick 63 (second and third place determined by a card cut), and Jim Bolton was low with 40. Door prize winner was Wayne Ellis.
Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair is back in action!
We’re back in action! Jess Schmalz discussed the upcoming ambassador competition. “Join us for this year’s Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair Ambassador Pageant on Friday, Sept. 9, featuring live, local talent that will have you singing and tapping your toes right along!”
Revisiting the dance pavilions of the Bruce coast
Those were the days – summer breezes off Lake Huron, strolling the beach as swing music wafts from the dance hall, and dancing under the stars.
Local federal boundaries could be set for changes
A new Federal Electoral Map is taking shape in Ontario and across Canada, that could see changes to boundaries throughout this area.
Walker West development pumping station experiencing water delays
Council reviewed a report by John Strader, acting director of operations, on the Walker West booster pumping station. The pumping station has been hit with a series of delays and other issues, but it has been providing water on a limited basis to the new subdivision, although there were some issues
