The Roots of Bruce agricultural education program will be opening its doors to the general public this year according to Co-Chair Deb Meyer, to help dispel agricultural myths and de-silo some of the agricultural practices.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Permit fee increases proposed
South Bruce will be considering a revamped building permit schedule in the near future including raised minimum prices for residential projects and an increased administration cost.
South Bruce passes budget despite debate over pool
The Council of the Municipality of South Bruce officially passed its 2025 budget, tax rates and levies recently, but there are still questions about the operation of the municipality’s two pools.
2023 Mildmay Homecoming donates nearly $800,000 to local initiatives
After hosting what organizers called an extremely successful event, The Mildmay 2023 Homecoming Committee was, at its own request, dissolved during a South Bruce Council meeting last month.
South Bruce Rec. Department sets sights on dozens of 2025 activities
South Bruce’s recreation department has a busy year ahead of it according to a report from the municipality’s Recreation and Facilities Department.
Blades split playoff games over weekend
Playoffs continued in South Bruce over the weekend as the South Bruce Blades minor hockey squads faced tough challenges.
U13 Capitals remain undefeated
The U13 Local League Capitals continued an impressive undefeated post-season on the weekend with a 5-3 victory over the Zurich Thunder on March 16. The victory marked the sixth straight win since the post-season started.
School nutrition program vital for students learning
Hungry kids can’t learn properly. That was the message delivered by Bev Gateman, VON community development co-ordinator in Grey-Bruce for the Ontario Student Nutrition Program, when she presented the 2023-2024 annual report to Bruce County council at the March 6 meeting.
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody weighs in on tariff situation
As the American-initiated trade war ramps up, local industries and businesses are already feeling the impact, according to Mayor Chris Peabody.
Tickets available for the Country Towne Players’ spring production Squabbles
The County Towne Players are well into rehearsals for their Spring production of Marshall Karp’s Squabbles.
Alive and well – how do they survive?
Unsurprisingly, many wildlife species in this area leave when the cold weather blows in. Of course, that goes for the two-legged occupants as well.
Bruce County’s Loney named in top ‘40 Under 40’ in economic development
Jeff Loney, Bruce County’s economic development manager, is congratulated by Warden Luke Charbonneau at the March 6 meeting of council.
Energy transition initiative launched
Bruce County’s economic development team has announced a new support for local businesses adopting cleaner energy practices. The Energy Transition Initiative launched March 4.
Capitals announce new general manager for 2025-2026 season
The 2025-2026 season will be a year of change for the Walkerton Capitals, according to team president James Lang, though that doesn’t mean there won’t be a number of familiar faces.
Brockton receives Cargill Homecoming funds
Representatives of Cargill Homecoming committee recently presented several cheques to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody, who was representing the municipality.
