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.
Walkerton Herald-Times
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.
South Bruce OPP welcomes new detachment manager Staff Sgt. Lynn McNichol
BRUCE COUNTY - Staff Sergeant Lynn McNichol joined the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police detachment in June, and will now assume responsibility of policing operations for Kincardine, Huron-Kinloss, Arran-Elderslie, South Bruce and Brockton.
Arran-Elderslie resident charged in connection to arson in Burgoyne
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - South Bruce OPP have laid charges in an arson investigation in Arran-Elderslie.
Province takes over Grey Bruce Public Health; seven municipal appointees back on the board
GREY BRUCE – The province’s medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran Moore, announced Aug. 14 that the Ontario government has temporarily assumed control of the Grey Bruce Public Health board.
Elected representatives from Grey and Bruce counties no longer listed on Grey Bruce board of health website
OWEN SOUND - As of Aug. 8, the Grey Bruce Board of Health website listed only four members, all provincial appointees – chair, Nick Saunders; vice-chair, Chad Richards; Helen-Claire Tingling, and Beverly Wilkins.
