WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody still hasn’t heard anything from the owner of the dam in Pinkerton, about a plan to repair the damaged structure.
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Brockton councillor calls court security shortfall ‘unwarranted and unfair’
BROCKTON - For the first time in years, the Municipality of Brockton is not facing a hefty bill to cover court security and prisoner transportation costs, thanks to Bruce County agreeing to cover the entire $365,278 portion of costs not paid by the province.
Sing! this Spring – a celebration of song
CARGILL - Sing! this Spring 2026! was definitely something new. It was the first time the Sing! Show Chorus put on their spring show at Cargill Community Centre.
Roots of Bruce gives students hands-on introduction to agriculture
WALKERTON – For 29 years, with a bit of a gap during COVID, students in the Bruce and Grey county area have been getting an unforgettable, hands-on lesson about agriculture, courtesy of community volunteers from the Walkerton Agricultural Society, Rotary Club, commodity groups, farmers, and many oth
Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda
CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.
Saugeen Student Start-Up Program returns, giving youth a chance to launch summer businesses
BRUCE COUNTY - A regional summer program aimed at turning students into young entrepreneurs is returning for its seventh year, offering mentorship, training and up to $450 in funding to help youth launch their own businesses.
Special education updates highlight growing demand for supports at Bluewater school board
CHESLEY - Updates on student supports, service pressures and upcoming parent engagement opportunities were outlined in a Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) report presented to trustees earlier this month.
Increased multilingual student population leads to expanded supports at Bluewater School Board
CHESLEY - A growing number of multilingual language learners (MLL) in local schools prompted the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) to expand support for students and staff.
Walkerton library offers information sessions on Wills and Powers of Attorney
WALKERTON - A three-part legal education series at the Bruce County Public Library’s Walkerton, Kincardine and Port Elgin branches is helping residents better understand powers of attorney and wills, with a focus on planning for future financial and personal care decisions.
Dr. Ian Arra stepping down as MOH for GBPH
GREY-BRUCE - A communication from Jim Pine and Dr. Eileen de Villa, special advisors to the province’s chief medical officer of health, announced on April 16 that Dr. Ian Arra is stepping down from his role as Grey-Bruce’s medical officer of health, effective May 4.
