Did you know that Bruce County, Bruce Township, Port Elgin and Kincardine are all named for the same person? That would be James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin and 12th Earl of Kincardine, who was Governor General of Canada when the county and township were organized in 1849 and 1850 respectively. Althoug
Walkerton Herald-Times
Supply management next target in cross hairs of US president
Dear Editor: Prime Minister Mark Carney seems quite frustrated these days in dealing with the scatterbrain trade tactics of Donald Trump. And it appears he has almost emptied the cupboard of possible concessions.
Peabody hopes for flexibility from province in changes to recycling
WALKERTON - Brockton has submitted its comments to the province on the changes coming to the local recycling program, according to Mayor Chris Peabody.
Agreement made on portable at local school
TEESWATER – South Bruce Council gave Chief Building Official Phil Van Hardeveld direction to…
Police presence in Mildmay results in person taken into custody
MILDMAY - There was a large police presence in Mildmay on July 24, resulting in one person taken into custody without incident. Police say that at approximately 2:54 p.m., South Bruce OPP responded to a call about a barricaded person at a Peter Street residence.
Walkerton Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary donates $4,000 to Saugeen Hospice
The Walkerton Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary donated the proceeds, $4,000, from the Annual Strawberry Supper to Saugeen Hospice.
Tylor O’Neil entertains in local park
July 26 marked another Music in the Park performance in Walkerton, this one featuring Tylor O’Neil.
Here we go again – new DGR proposal on radar
Dear Editor: Here we go again! It has not even been a year since they left town and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization is back on the doorstep of the Municipality of South Bruce asking to “come in.” And council opened the door!
Board applauds SVCA staff and volunteers for tree planting at Stoney Island
FORMOSA - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority staff and volunteers were commended during the July 17 board meeting for a community tree planting at Stoney Island Conservation Area. Over 2,000 trees were planted, in addition to the 3,000 already planted by SVCA staff.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 31 Turnbacks
From July 31, 1991.
Walkerton Ag Society’s Car and Truck Show draws crowds
WALKERTON - There were over 100 entries in the ninth annual Walkerton Car and Truck Show, hosted by the Walkerton Agricultural Society at the fairgrounds on July 26 – and they were beautiful!
Holmsdale Pro Rodeo returns to region this weekend
BROCKTON - The second annual Holmsdale Pro Rodeo is set for this weekend - Aug. 1-3. It’s a relatively new event on the local rodeo circuit, but already popular. Organizers say this year’s event promises plenty more of what made it such a hit last year.
Rae says municipalities have control regarding growth plans
While Brockton Council is taking a strong stand against the 15-minute city planning concept or supporting municipalities that have, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae, who is the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, says there should not be any significant concern.
Owen Riegling earns five CCMA nominations
TORONTO - Owen Riegling is headed back to the red carpet. The Mildmay native is nominated in five categories for the 2025 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards.
Plan approved for expanded Speedway use
BRUCE COUNTY - Council approved a planning application that will allow a number of additional uses at Sauble Speedway, enhancing the “economic viability” of the property.
