In 1879 the 60-foot steam tug Prince Alfred arrived in Wiarton to replace the O’Koura, which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents.
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Scone Crokinole Club launches 17th season of friendly competition
SCONE - April 1 marked the start of season 17 for the Scone Crokinole Club.
Library report highlights year of ‘strong community connection and expanded services’
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is reflecting on 2025 with the release of its annual report.
Walkerton Herald-Times April 9 Turnbacks
From April 11, 1990
Not the nicky nicky nine doors of our youth
The game is definitely not the “nicky nicky nine doors” we remember as children.
Grey Bruce Public Health reports three overdoses, one fatality
GREY-BRUCE - Between March 20 and 27, Grey-Bruce Public Health received three overdose reports including one fatality, linked with suspected crack cocaine in Owen Sound and Saugeen Shores.
Teeswater crokinole results from April 1
TEESWATER - Crokinole was enjoyed at the Teeswater Town Hall on Wednesday, April 1.
Local Cadets tackle obstacles and build leadership
LISTOWEL - March kicked off with high energy and excitement for over 100 cadets from Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Wellington Counties as they came together for an action-packed Area Directed Activity held in Listowel on March 1, 2026.
Peabody provides update on Pinkerton flooding, comments on county and provincial issues
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody had at least some good news about the Pinkerton flooding situation.
Air Cadet squadron honour 102nd anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force
On March 30, 812 “Buck’s Crossing” Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron marked the 102nd anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force with a special parade, at Victory Fellowship Baptist Church in Hanover.
