Oliver Huber and Lilli Popiez cool off at the Centennial Park splash pad – a popular destination for the younger set, as well as a few parents, during the recent heat wave.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Bruce County responds to changes to cost of education in awarding bursaries
The County of Bruce provides $5,400 annually in awards and bursaries to local students. The scholarships and awards bylaw update was presented to the county’s corporate services committee Aug. 4.
Bruce County council hears update on paramedicine program
There aren’t many bright and innovative lights in today’s local health-care system. One that’s making a real difference is the Community Paramedicine Program.
South Bruce Dairy Club meets at Teeswater Fairgrounds
The fourth meeting of the South Bruce Dairy Club, joined by the Arran Tara Dairy Club, was held at the Teeswater Fairgrounds on July 23.
Community Foundation Grey Bruce seeks committee, board members
The Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) is seeking passionate members of the communities it serves to become involved in its committees and board of directors. The board of directors of CFGB aims to represent the entire region of Grey-Bruce, encompassing local municipalities and First Nations.
Paisley: Trucks urged to avoid in-town detour and use alternate route
The Teeswater River Bridge replacement project, located on Bruce Road 3 in Paisley, began in May and continues to progress. Motorists can continue to drive to and through Paisley while bridge construction is underway. Paisley businesses are open.
Bruce County approves three more years for Municipal Innovation Council
Bruce County council’s executive committee has approved extending the memorandum of understanding with the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) until Dec. 31, 2025 – a three-year extension.
Bruce County approves Official Plan amendment, change to draft plan of subdivision
The county’s planning committee has approved an Official Plan (OP) amendment for Teeswater Concrete.
Paisley Mill under new ownership
“We fell in love with it,” said Emma and Graham Cubitt, the new owners of the Paisley Mill.
Lambertus Insurance, McDonagh Insurance enter partnership in Walkerton
Jack Lambertus Insurance Brokerage recently announced a new partnership with McDonagh Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Domm Construction fined for workplace injury
Domm Construction Ltd., based in Ayton, was fined $75,000 in provincial offences court in Owen Sound, for safety violations that resulted in critical injuries to a worker at a construction site on Oct. 29, 2020. The court also imposed a 25 per cent victim fine surcharge, as required by the Provincia
Thousands come home to Formosa
Thousands took up the offer to come home to the “beautiful valley” for a wonderful holiday weekend of renewing old friendships, getting together with family, reminiscing, sharing memories and making plenty of new ones.
Peabody: Housing continues to be a key issue for Brockton
Mayor Chris Peabody drew attention to one item on the agenda for the Aug. 4 meeting of Bruce County council – a delegation on the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village.
Dog tag, cemetery, ice rental fees going up in South Bruce
Council approved changes to the fees associated with dog tags and kennels, cemeteries and ice rentals at its July 12 meeting.
South Bruce CLC hears reports on local traffic, road impacts of DGR project
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) held a special meeting on July 21 to hear the outcome of the Local Traffic Study Report and the Road Conditions Safety Report.
