As students, staff, and families settle into the 2025-2026 school year, Bluewater District School Board is pleased to report a boost in enrolment. Preliminary numbers show an increase of 236 students since the fall of last year.
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Walkerton resident part of variety show food bank fundraiser Oct. 17 – 18
An evening of sketch comedy and music is in store for audiences of the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s next production.
Garden of Poppies project honours veterans
Local residents came together on Sept. 23 at the Walkerton Library to create a ceramic Remembrance Garden of Poppies, a public art installation honouring veterans and raising funds for the Royal Canadian Legion.
Welcome to municipal budget 2026
‘Tis the season for municipal budgets, when local politicians earn every penny of their modest pay, and then some.
Special advisor appointed by Ontario’s Chief MOH meets with Grey-Bruce health unit and board, county representatives
On Aug. 14, the Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, (MOH) Dr. Kieran Moore, temporarily assumed the powers of the Grey Bruce Board of Health, under section 77.1 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
Midwest 49ers down Whitecaps
Midwestern Newspapers recaps how the 'A' and 'B' local hockey teams manage over the weekend.
Increases are okay, just keep them small and spread them out
I know that we’re going to get into some “nerdy” stuff, as my parents told me, but bear with…
BWDSB students attend Youth Wellness Champions 2025 launch
CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) students are leading the way with wellness.
Bridge remains closed pending assessment
WALKERTON - On Sept. 12, a vehicle collision resulted in structural damage to the 12th of Brant bridge.
County puts $120,000 IPM ‘in-kind’ requests in 2026 budget hopper for further discussion
WALKERTON - Bruce County council has approved the inclusion of up to $200,000 for the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo 2026, for further consideration in the budget process. This does not mean pre-budget approval, noted Jeff Loney, director of government relations.
Bruce County Council endorses proceeding with feasibility study for regional transit plan
WALKERTON - Bruce County is looking at the possibility of having a transit plan in place by the end of next year.
Fall Harvest Time
This week is Ontario Agriculture Week, leading us into Thanksgiving — one of the most food-focused times of the year. It’s a perfect reminder of just how much our province has to be thankful for when it comes to agriculture and food.
New logos adopted for Cargill, Chepstow and Elmwood
BROCKTON - The Municipality of Brockton is has officially announced the adoption of new community logos for the hamlets of Cargill, Chepstow, and Elmwood.
WDCS soccer team places first at regionals
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Sunset vigil in Brockton: Learning to walk together
WALKERTON - Brockton marked Sept. 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with a sunset vigil, meeting at the Memory Lane pavilion and walking to Market Garden Park for a brief program.
