GREY-BRUCE - Ontario’s chief medical officer of health is recommending families in western Ontario, including in Grey-Bruce, seek earlier measles vaccination for babies and children under five as the area continues to record cases of the airborne virus.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Less than 10 cases of measles found in Grey-Bruce
GREY-BRUCE - Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, told members of the Grey-Bruce board of health that there have been “less than 10 cases” of measles in Grey-Bruce. Most students have been vaccinated.
John Diefenbaker school victorious at third-annual NII Science Olympics
HANOVER - Victory belongs to Hanover’s John Diefenbaker Senior School (JDSS), as four students emerged triumphant at this year’s Science Olympics—hosted by the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII)—mastering a series of inventive science-based tasks and earning top honours at Friday’s competition.
Indigenous Student Forum 2025 held at Outdoor Education Centre
BRUCE COUNTY - A bit of rain and cloud cover could hardly hamper student engagement at this year’s Indigenous Student Forum at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre.
Bursaries, scholarships support tomorrow’s farmers
Agriculture is arguably among the most important industries we have. Not only is it one of the…
Formosa Lions annual Mother’s Day breakfast
FORMOSA - Formosa Lions held their annual Mother’s Day breakfast at the Formosa Memorial Hall on May 11. All proceeds went towards Saugeen hospice.
Jan’s Danceshop students showcase talents at several local events
WALKERTON - Stepdance students of Janice Ballagh “Jan’s Danceshop” have been very busy over the last couple of weeks entertaining and competing. The “Danceshop” showcased their talents at the Belmore Syrup Festival.
Emergency services respond to May 12 drowning in Saugeen River
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - On May 12, at 1:31 p.m., South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services and the Arran-Elderslie Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a person in distress in the Saugeen River in Paisley.
Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them
During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.
Shaun Schaefer memorial tourney scheduled for May 30 and 31
CHEPSTOW - The Shaun Schaefer Memorial Slo-pitch Classic is a non-profit slo-pitch tournament located in Chepstow.
Ceremony marks start of construction on new Paisley fire hall
PAISLEY - After years of planning, the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie has officially broken ground on a new modern facility that will house the Paisley fire hall (Station 80) and public works facility.
Scone Crokinole Club results from May 7
SCONE - The Scone Crokinole Club met on Wednesday, May 7 at the Chesley Fire Hall.
Adopt-a-Highway program invites volunteers
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County invites individuals, families, community groups and local organizations to join the Adopt-a-Highway program this season.
Brockton’s green bin collection program will begin in Walkerton
BROCKTON - In an interview Tuesday, prior to the Brockton council meeting, Mayor Chris Peabody described the meeting agenda as filled with “good news.”
Trial raises questions about consent
The sexual assault trial of five hockey players in London, Ont. is likely to continue for some time.
