South Bruce Council approved the hiring of Catherine Simpson as the new Manager of Recreation and Facilities effective May 12 of this year.
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Grey-Bruce represented at Ontario Health Coalition Day of Action
TORONTO - The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) held a day of action at the Ontario Legislature on Wednesday, May 14. The purpose was to ask Premier Doug Ford and his government to stop hospital closures.
South Bruce OPP hosts scam and cryptocurrency information session
WALKERTON - Local police gave two presentations, one in Kincardine and one in Walkerton, warning residents of a sharp rise in fraud and cryptocurrency scams which are a growing threat that’s already cost victims more than $600,000 in the community this year.
A budding topic for spring – with a dash of humour
As spring slowly settles in, the plant buds are beginning to flush or open all over the area, and it’s a sure sign that spring is here. Oh, we may get a few cold spells yet, to be sure, but you can’t slow the progress of Mother Nature. Sooner or later, the warm weather will seep in and remind us tha
Local MPP Lisa Thompson says budget about building ‘resilience’
HURON-BRUCE - Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, last week.
Chepstow cards
CHEPSTOW - Euchre and Solo Scores for Monday May 19 at the Chepstow Lions Hall.
Crokinole season wraps up
TEESWATER - Crokinole at the Teeswater Community Centre finished its season on Wednesday, May 14.
Walkerton senior cards
WALKERTON - Local seniors enjoyed euchre on Wednesday, May 14 at the Walkerton Library.
Cargill Community Foundation announces $40,000 in spring 2025 disbursements
CARGILL - The Cargill Community Foundation recently announced it’s 2025 spring disbursements.
Moffat updates council on status of capital projects
As part of his reports regarding activities of the public works department and the water and wastewater services for the municipality, Manager of Operations Stu Moffat updated South Bruce Council on capital spending so far this year.
BWDSB announces new Superintendent of Education appointment
CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) announced the appointment of Kim Harbinson to the position of Superintendent of Education effective Sept. 1, 2025.
Bruce County urges residents to know rules when cutting trees on their own property
BRUCE COUNTY - Before the chainsaw starts, Bruce County officials are urging residents to know the rules about cutting or harvesting trees on their property.
“Marching Montags” fundraising efforts
The “Marching Montags” were recently recognized for their incredible fundraising efforts.
Driver charged for several offences
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - A 24-year-old Orangeville man has been charged with impaired driving, dangerous driving and refusing to comply with a demand for a breath sample.
Water tragedy anniversary to be marked in low-key fashion
BROCKTON - It’s been 25 years since the Walkerton water tragedy, and Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody restated the municipal council’s decision to mark the occasion in a “low-key, respectful” manner, out of consideration for families who lost loved ones and suffered from ongoing health issues and financ
