BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County is developing its first Age-Friendly Communities Framework, a roadmap of actionable strategies to create a community where the aging population can live well.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Housing shortage hurts rural post-secondary students
This is the time of year when a lot of university and college students are scrambling to find accommodations.
Allenford student awarded 2025 Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award
BROCKTON - This year’s winner of the Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is Chloe Rands of Allenford, who is currently studying Environmental Technology at Centennial College in Toronto.
Series of books by local author celebrates county’s pioneer history
BRUCE COUNTY - Kevin McKague, president of Friends of Historic Cargill, and owner of the Bruce County Bookstore, made a presentation to Bruce County council about the Bruce County business history book series.
Council discusses round two voting results for settlement area brands
BROCKTON - The consensus among council following the first round of voting on brands (logos) for the settlement areas in Brockton – Chepstow, Cargill and Elmwood – was more public input was needed, since the voting results were too close.
Teeswater Fair marks 169 years with full weekend of events
TEESWATER - The Teeswater Fair returned Aug. 15 to 18 for its 169th year, bringing three days of competitions, entertainment and community spirit under the theme: Plenty to see from A–Z.
Hanover and District Hospital and Hanover Medical Associates partner with Queen’s University to support rural medical education
HANOVER - Hanover and District Hospital (HDH), in partnership with Hanover Medical Associates, has announced a new collaboration with Queen’s University School of Medicine to support third-year medical students during their clerkship year.
Teeswater Fair hosts Eastern Canadian Sheep Shearing School, drawing international talent
TEESWATER - A new feature of the 2025 Teeswater Fair was the Eastern Canadian Sheep Shearing Competition, which brought international talent and a fast-paced final to the fairgrounds.
Pigstock 2025 – best ball tournament around
WALKERTON - With back-to-back slo-pitch games on every ball diamond in the area from Aug. 14-17, mostly great weather, entertainment, food and a wonderful dance, Pigstock 2025 maintained its reputation as the best tournament around – and then some!
County endorses investigating joint project to move archives to Lakeshore Hub during renovations
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Council has endorsed a report that includes investigating adding the archives to a workplan for the proposed Lakeshore Hub renovation.
Perspective is everything
Last week, I was having one of those weeks as a parent where everything was difficult. I had to do some disciplining, which I don’t enjoy doing – honestly, who does? I entered the second round of potty training – teaching my youngest. I was also dealing with the struggle that is finding childcare du
Red Cross appeal launched to support people impacted by Newfoundland fires
OTTAWA - On Aug. 15 the Canadian Red Cross launched the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfires Appeal to help people and communities impacted by fires in the province.
Possibility of reopening jail in Walkerton raised during meeting with solicitor general
OTTAWA - The Walkerton jail that served the Bruce County area for over 144 years could be reopening.
Mayor Hammell advocates for Chesley Hospital during 2025 AMO conference in Ottawa
CHESLEY - Arran-Elderslie Mayor Steve Hammell and CAO Emily Dance joined thousands of municipal leaders at the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference held August 17–20 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa.
Council gets dog park pilot project update
BROCKTON - Colleen Gillis, director of community services, provided council with an update on the dog park pilot project during the Aug. 12 council meeting.
