WALKERTON - In August, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.8 percentage points to 4.9%.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Hanover resident charged after area bridge damaged in collision
BROCKTON - A 48-year-old Hanover resident has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident following a Sept. 12 incident.
South Bruce Council delays budget to bypass strong mayor powers
To skirt the implications of strong mayor powers rolled out to smaller municipalities by the provincial government earlier this year, South Bruce Mayor Mark Goetz has decided he will not prepare a “mayor’s budget” next year.
Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 18 Turnbacks
From Sept. 14, 1988
Walkerton Terry Fox Run raises remarkable amount
Picture-perfect weather on Sept. 14 brought out 30 runners and walkers for the annual Terry Fox Run in Walkerton.
Owen Riegling picks up two awards at 2025 CCMA’s
KELOWNA - The 2025 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) awards were hosted in Kelowna, British Columbia this year as part of Country Music Week.
Chepstow Young at Heart card scores
CHEPSTOW - The scores for The Young at Heart Euchre and Solo games at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall for Monday Sept. 15.
From candy to chewing tobacco: an old-time country store in Tiverton
TIVERTON - In the very first “yearbook” of the Bruce County Historical Society, in 1967, you can read McLeod Orford’s story about his family’s country store in Tiverton.
Legacy of Hope Foundation exhibition brings residential school history to county museum
SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is presenting Legacy of Hope Foundation: A National Crime – The Residential School System, Local Saugeen Ojibway Nation Impacts.
Grant to fund new lights for local ball diamond
WALKERTON - The Municipality of Brockton has been successful in its Trillium Foundation grant application for replacing the lights at the Walkerton ball diamond, in the amount of $127,395.15 plus HST.
Brockton meetings to begin with Canada’s national anthem
WALKERTON - Brockton council meetings will be starting with the Canada’s National Anthem.
South Bruce to consider hospice support during February budget discussions
The Council of the Municipality of South Bruce will be considering donating to the Saugeen Hospice fundraiser as part of its budget process next year.
Anglican Church in Walkerton celebrates 175 years of service
WALKERTON - The Municipality of Brockton has several designated heritage buildings, one of which is St Thomas’ Anglican Church.
Hospice edges closer to getting shovels in the ground
WALKERTON - At the Sept. 9 meeting of Brockton Council, Ken Brown, first vice-chair, and Ellie Locke, director of Saugeen Hospice Inc. provided council with an update on what’s happening as the fundraising campaign nears the long-awaited, crucial number where shovels can finally go in the ground.
WDHF asks Brockton Council for $200,000 commitment for new X-ray equipment
WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation X-ray Suite Replacement Fundraising Committee, represented by foundation Executive Director Brittany Hawkins and fundraising Committee Chair Ryan Fullerton, made a presentation to council Sept. 9.
