WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 5.9%, the largest percentage increase of all economic regions in the province, yet continues to hold steady as the lowest unemployment rate in the province.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Colleen Yenssen’s latest series, Secrets on display at Walkerton Library Art Wall
WALKERTON - The Bruce County Public Library is excited to welcome back local artist Colleen Yenssen. Colleen spent one year at Georgian Bay Art College, but she is largely self-taught.
Children’s Health Day at safety village June 20
HANOVER - Community partners with the Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Plan invite families to attend the third annual Children’s Health Day on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Children’s Safety Village outside of Hanover.
CDCF contributes to Saugeen Hospice
Saugeen Hospice state they are “sincerely grateful to the Cargill District Community Foundation (CDCF) for their generous donation of $7,500 to Saugeen Hospice.
Two charged as police agencies seize drugs and firearms in Kincardine
KINCARDINE - Police executing a search warrant on Princes Street, Kincardine on Friday, May 22 seized a quantity of illegal drugs and firearms. Two people have been charged.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre is gearing up for the annual meeting of the board of directors on June 17, at the Elmwood Community Centre.
Cody Russwurm celebrates the grand opening of the second Cody’s Egg Shack storefront at 1200 Yonge Street in Walkerton on June 6.
Hundreds gather at the annual Elmwood firefighters’ breakfast
BUSY BREAKFAST - The annual Elmwood firefighters’ breakfast usually draws well in excess of 600 hungry people, and June 6 was no different.
The IPM Afternoon Tea participates in June 7th event
The IPM Afternoon Tea brought out elegant attire – gowns, fascinators and more – usually not seen north of Ascot, or at least a Red Hatter meeting.
Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans
CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.
Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.
World Championship competitors join crokinole session in Scone
On June 4 Scone crokinole players welcomed special guests Debbie and Randy Harris from Colorado.
Museum and Cultural Centre celebrates Pride Month with Museums are a Drag!
SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is presentsing Museums are a Drag! An Evening of Drag show on Friday, June 12, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. as part of its Pride Month celebrations.
Artist Colleen Yenssen pictured with paintings from her Secrets exhibit
Artist Colleen Yenssen with paintings from her Secrets exhibit.
Annual Mildmay quilt show sees increased turnout
MILDMAY - The New Millennium Quilters’ Guild returned to the Mildmay-Carrick Recreational Complex with its quadrennial quilt show, drawing strong attendance and praise from attendees and participants alike.
Share the road and watch out for kids
A couple of years ago, it was roller-blades. Before that, it was skateboards. From time to time, there have been issues with bicycles, and sometimes golf carts and ATVs.
