Recent news stories call for something to be done about the increase in domestic violence. Unfortunately, the authorities will probably read this to mean a need for more arrests, which will turn out to be more aggressors released on bail with little to protect the victim other than a court order pr
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SVCA announces explore program grand prize
FORMOSA - As part of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) 75th anniversary celebrations, SVCA has announced the grand prize winner of its Explore Saugeen Conservation Program.
Knights of Columbus make Buy-A-Bone donation
Members of the local Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary recently made a $5,000 donation to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation Buy-A-Bone Campaign.
Council approves hall roof replacement
WALKERTON - Council was presented with two options for dealing with the Cargill community hall’s leaking roof – repair the roof, or redesign and replace it. They went with replacing it.
IPM 2026 delegation updates council on preparations for local match
WALKERTON - Planning for the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo 2026 is already in high gear. Committee member Andy Dales and Chair Gord Lang updated Brockton council on what’s happening, and what’s going to happen Sept. 22-26, 2026.
Council pass motion opposing ‘15-Minute City’ concept
WALKERTON - The Bruce County council chambers were packed for the first part of the July 15 meeting of Brockton council. After all the chairs in the gallery were filled, staff and a couple of members of council went and got additional seating. An estimated 50 visitors were in attendance.
Camp Day at Walkerton Tim Hortons
On July 16, Tim Hortons held its annual Camp Day, which included windshield wiping in the drive-thru, a craft sale at the front of the building and some activities for kids.
Grey-Bruce represented at ‘shadow summit’
GREY-BRUCE - While Ontario Premier Doug Ford hosted his counterparts from across Canada from July 22-23, in Huntsville, to discuss tariff pronouncements from U.S. President Donald Trump, health-care advocates from across the country were adamant that health care must not be relegated to the back bur
Teeswater celebrates 150th anniversary with parade, activities
The sun was out and the community was alive with spirit in Teeswater as the town celebrated its 150th anniversary on July 19.
Real-time water monitoring data will soon be available
FORMOSA - Imagine the benefits if municipal staff were able to monitor spring flooding as it happened. New technology through Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has made this reality.
Saugeen Hospice garden shed raffle winners
There are two lucky garden shed raffle winners in a Saugeen Hospice fundraising draw: Denise Fischer of Hanover and Linda Wall of Holyrood.
Paisley Legion’s donation brings original Indigenous art to library
PAISLEY - The Bruce County Public Library has unveiled an original piece of Indigenous art at its Paisley branch, thanks to the support of the Paisley Branch 295, Royal Canadian Legion.
Ripley Reunion to take place July 31 to August 4 celebrating ‘The Ground We Grew Up On’
RIPLEY - From far and wide to one small town, the Ripley Reunion returns this August long weekend. Running from Thursday, July 31 to Monday, August 4, 2025, the Ripley Reunion is four days packed full of fun and community spirit.
Bruce County Beef Farmers unveil new mascot at annual barbecue
CHELSEY - The Bruce County Beef Farmers organization unveiled its new mascot Big Bruce during its 54th annual beef barbecue on Saturday.
Walkerton Senior cards
WALKERTON - Euchre was very competitive at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, July 16.
