WALKERTON - The Bruce County council chambers were packed for the first part of the July 15 meeting of Brockton council. After all the chairs in the gallery were filled, staff and a couple of members of council went and got additional seating. An estimated 50 visitors were in attendance.
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Camp Day at Walkerton Tim Hortons
On July 16, Tim Hortons held its annual Camp Day, which included windshield wiping in the drive-thru, a craft sale at the front of the building and some activities for kids.
All smiles at the Listowel Fair parade
LISTOWEL - Whether they came from the floats or spectators on the street, everyone was smiling at the Listowel Fair parade on Thursday, July 17.
Ending the stigma, spreading facts not misinformation
Last week, I wrote a column about the new Mattel Barbie sporting type one diabetes (T1D). I wrote…
Grey-Bruce represented at ‘shadow summit’
GREY-BRUCE - While Ontario Premier Doug Ford hosted his counterparts from across Canada from July 22-23, in Huntsville, to discuss tariff pronouncements from U.S. President Donald Trump, health-care advocates from across the country were adamant that health care must not be relegated to the back bur
High School Reunion is for more than just alumni
The High School Reunion Chair, Dianne Fitzgerald, is encouraging all to come to the Aug. 2 High School Reunion, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Listowel District Secondary School, to simply see the many displays.
Teeswater celebrates 150th anniversary with parade, activities
The sun was out and the community was alive with spirit in Teeswater as the town celebrated its 150th anniversary on July 19.
Blyth Festival, Huron-Bruce groups receive $524,012 in grant funding
Organizations and initiatives across Huron and Bruce Counties, including the Blyth Centre for the Arts and the Blyth Festival received a total of $524,012 through the 2025 Experience Ontario program recently.
Cardboard Boat Race hosted at Teeswater pool
TEESWATER - The South Bruce Fire Rescue and the Teeswater Culross Swimming Pool Lifeguards teamed up for the very first (and hopefully annual, organizers say) Cardboard Boat Race on July 20 at the Teeswater pool.
Listowel’s 150th Anniversary Committee spearheading massive celebration
The Listowel Banner spoke with the Listowel 150th Anniversary Committee Chairman John Verwey, and Opening Ceremony Chair Vince Judge, to discuss the upcoming events and how the celebration came together.
Council unanimously votes to begin expropriation process for trail connectivity to Gowanstown
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council agreed to follow a staff recommendation to begin the process to expropriate property to connect the North Perth Trail to Gowanstown.
Real-time water monitoring data will soon be available
FORMOSA - Imagine the benefits if municipal staff were able to monitor spring flooding as it happened. New technology through Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has made this reality.
Maitland Conservation unveils major erosion management strategy for Great Lakes region
GODERICH - In a groundbreaking initiative along Lake Huron’s shoreline, scientists and local authorities have unveiled a comprehensive strategy to combat coastal erosion and climate change impacts, revealing that nearly $2 billion in property and infrastructure are at risk.
Saugeen Hospice garden shed raffle winners
There are two lucky garden shed raffle winners in a Saugeen Hospice fundraising draw: Denise Fischer of Hanover and Linda Wall of Holyrood.
Paisley Legion’s donation brings original Indigenous art to library
PAISLEY - The Bruce County Public Library has unveiled an original piece of Indigenous art at its Paisley branch, thanks to the support of the Paisley Branch 295, Royal Canadian Legion.
