CHELSEY - The Bruce County Beef Farmers organization unveiled its new mascot Big Bruce during its 54th annual beef barbecue on Saturday.
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Walkerton Senior cards
WALKERTON - Euchre was very competitive at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, July 16.
U15 provincial tourney held in Chepstow
CHEPSTOW - The U-15 Provincial Women’s Softball action finished up Sunday, July 20 at the Chepstow Lion’s Park with Saugeen Shores Sting taking the gold medal in the finals.
Recycling changes good news for residents, not so good for businesses: Peabody
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday, July 22, that a meeting of members of Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR) is being held this week in Port Elgin to work on details involving provincially mandated changes to recycling. Peabody is chairing the meeting.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 24 Turnbacks
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Sun shines for Summer Streetfest in Walkerton
WALKERTON - What could be better than Summer Streetfest in Walkerton on July 18?
Preliminary numbers show reduction in opioid deaths, poisonings
GREY-BRUCE – The Grey-Bruce Board of Health heard a report at the June 27 meeting that shows a promising trend in reduced opioid deaths and poisonings. However, according to Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, it’s too soon to view the trend as anything more than that.
Accessibility advisory committee putting accessible Walkerton businesses on map
WALKERTON - The accessibility advisory committee participated in a community review and awareness day on July 11.
Bright sun and classic vehicles – Private Collectors Garage Tour better than ever
WALKERTON - Black cars may look better in the shade, but for colourful and unique antique and classic vehicles, lovingly restored and maintained, there’s nothing like bright, sunny skies.
Local MOH says Grey-Bruce resolution at alPHa will ‘save lives’
GREY/BRUCE - The Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) held its annual general meeting and conference in Toronto, June 18-20.
Dinner in lavender field encourages local tourism and businesses
TEESWATER - Guests gathered among blooming lavender fields and live music on the evening of July 13 as Flavours of South Bruce returned for its fourth year at Essentially Lavender in Teeswater.
100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce donate $34,400 to Saugeen Hospice
GREY/BRUCE - The women of 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce have once again made an incredible impact in our community. As a result of a May 31st meeting, the organization proudly presented their largest donation to date: a cheque for $34,400 to Saugeen Hospice Inc.
Early intervention would serve youth better
In June, a bank was robbed in Durham, a midwestern Ontario town many of us have either visited (beautiful conservation park and hiking trails, right on the river) or driven through (Highway 6). The robbers were apparently armed with a machete and handgun. Police have now made arrests.
Teeswater to mark 150th with free, fun, family activities on July 19
TEESWATER - The village of Teeswater is offering a day of free, fun, family events in celebration of the community’s 150th anniversary.
New artifact makes a splash at the Bruce County Museum
SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has received an incredible marine artifact donation: a Mackinaw boat called the Kayoshk. The name comes from the Ojibwe word gayasshk meaning “Seagull”.
