Some on both right and left in the United States are condemning the murder of Charlie Kirk as an act of senseless violence, a tragedy. Ominously, others are referring to it as an act of war.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Saugeen Connects thanks supporters of 2025 Student Start-Up program
NEUSTADT - After a very successful sixth summer, Saugeen Connects is thanking the sponsors, participants and contributors who made this summer’s 2025 Student Start-Up Program possible.
Kuepfer tops at men’s crokinole
SCONE - Results of the Scone doubles Crokinole from Sept. 17.
Original artwork unveiled to mark land acknowledgement
WALKERTON - A young artist, 17-year-old Kennedy Cameron-Nashkewa of Saugeen First Nation, attended the Sept. 18 meeting of Bruce County Council to unveil her new work, Aki Ogichidaa, commissioned by the county to commemorate the formal introduction of the Bruce County land acknowledgement.
Over $3 million pledged to local health organizations by province
HURON-BRUCE - Local MPP Lisa Thompson recently announced funding of $3,010,700 to local health organizations to connect patients with primary care physicians.
Chepstow Lions Walk for Dog Guides
The Chepstow Lions held their annual fundraising Walk for Dog Guides on Sept. 21.
Hospice dream for south-central Grey-Bruce now has a timeline: groundbreaking in 2026
WALKERTON - The annual meeting of Saugeen Hospice Inc. on Sept. 18 provided a community update that made it clear the dream of a residential hospice in the area is close to becoming reality.
Spark Program offers chance to turn tourism ideas into reality
BRUCE COUNTY - The Spark Mentorship and Grants Program is ready to help transform sustainable tourism ideas into reality.
Man, 41, faces charges for harassment, probation breach, after three arrests in five days
HANOVER - A 41-year-old man of no fixed address faces a number of charges after being arrested three times in five days.
South Bruce sees increased link maintenance costs due to labour, equipment, material
The municipality of South Bruce is facing a 15 per cent increase to maintain the connecting link for Highway 9 in Mildmay for the coming winter season.
Mayor Chris Peabody congratulates Brockton Royals 15U D team
The Brockton Royals 15U D team accepted congratulations from Mayor Chris Peabody and council at the Sept. 9 council meeting.
Brockton to hold Sunset Vigil on Sept. 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
WALKERTON - Brockton has taken National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to heart, right from the start. The community was the first in Bruce County to mark the day with a vigil, and the only one that continues to do so.
Capitals drop first two games of the season against Hanover, Mitchell
The Walkerton Capitals started off the season with two losses on Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 to the Hanover Barons and the Mitchell Hawks.
Teeswater ranch sorting event showcases team penning talent
TEESWATER - Riders and ranchers from around the region gathered at the Teeswater fairgrounds for a three-day ranch sorting competition arranged by the Western Ontario Team Penning Association that tested horsemanship, precision and teamwork.
Spreadsheet guys don’t run communities
Dear Editor: The recent musings coming from the provincial government and their spreadsheet bean counters should be a wake-up call here in rural Ontario. But have you ever noticed how the “cult of efficiency” always looks really efficient on paper?

