The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.
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Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council
WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.
IPM winners announced, Canadian contestants unveiled
WALKERTON – Following four days of competition at the 107th International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) in Bruce County, the organization announced the 2026 IPM Plowing Award winners.
Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow
WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.
Spark Mentorship program intake open
WALKERTON – Bruce County, in partnership with Bruce Power, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) and the Tourism Innovation Lab, is inviting local entrepreneurs and community organizations to apply for the eighth edition of the Bruce County Spark Mentorship and Grants Program.
Hanover police arrest Gorrie man, return stolen bicycle to youth
HANOVER – Police arrested a man in Hanover on Sept. 22 after a call came in reporting a shoplifting theft that occurred the previous day.
Saugeen Hospice asks Bruce and Grey counties to share sponsoring room
WALKERTON – Julie Johnston and Ken Brown made a presentation to Bruce County council on behalf of Saugeen Hospice.
County set to host household hazardous waste day
WALKERTON – Bruce County is hosting a household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Walkerton Bruce County Yard (94 Bruce Road 2, Walkerton) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bruce County breaks ground on new 41-unit building
WALKERTON – Bruce County held the official ground-breaking ceremony on Sept. 21 for the new $16.4 million Eastridge Road Community Housing Development in Walkerton.
Bruce County launches 2026 Starter Company Plus program
WALKERTON – Bruce County announces the launch of the 2026-27 Starter Company Plus program, a training and grant initiative that helps entrepreneurs start, expand or purchase a business in Bruce County.
