Caitlin Gillis has been named the Township of Howick’s first chief administrative officer (CAO).
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Local history comes alive with CGSPA events and swamp tours
The Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association (CGSPA), is once again “bringing history alive” in Brockton with its 2025 events, tours, and dinners.
GoFundMe for Kurt David Stamper supports local family
On Jan. 19, The Stamper Family suffered an unimaginable loss of their son, Kurt David, aged 3, in a tragic farm accident at their home.
County agrees to short-term snow removal agreement
Bruce County council passed a motion (moved by County Coun. Jay Kirkland [South Bruce Peninsula] and seconded by County Coun. Chris Peabody [Brockton]) for the county to provide winter maintenance on Purple Valley Road, Coveney’s Road and McIver Road.
Thompson: Ontario investing in the success of rural communities
The provincial government has replaced its previous Rural Economic Development Program, commonly referred to as RED funding, with a new program with a similar acronym - the Rural Ontario Development Program.
Brother of pedestrian killed in collision advocates for safer mailbox position
On the evening of Oct. 12, 2024, 83-year-old Pat McIntosh of 7422 Highway 23 died after being struck on the two-lane provincial roadway, just north of Atwood around 8 p.m.
Premier confirms early election call for province
Premier Doug Ford has confirmed Ontarians will soon be heading to the polls for an election.
What’s Happening at the Bruce County Public Library
WALKERTON – We are starting 2025 off with great news, the new Bruce County Public Library website…
Skating showcase held in Walkerton
On Jan. 25, the Walkerton Figure Skating Club hosted 180 skaters from Bruce, Grey and Wellington counties for a special competition.
Cyclones took a win and loss in two weekend games
The Listowel Cyclones had a nail-biter of a weekend with games Jan. 24 and 26.
Pastor encourages drawing close to God during winter season
Winter’s beauty often leaves me in awe. God blankets the world in white and brings a stillness…
Walkerton’s Best Western Plus honoured with M. K. Guerton Award
Winning the prestigious M. K. Guertin Award is a team achievement, as far as Andrew Windsor, general manager of the Best Western Plus Hotel and Conference Centre in Walkerton is concerned.
Listowel Minor Hockey hosts ‘Hockey Days’ event
istowel Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) held its annual LMHA Hockey Days on Jan 25 and 26, showcasing local youth teams on non-stop action hockey.
North Perth resident studying in Grenada to become doctor
Catholene (CJ) Brooks, 22, from North Perth has headed back to Grenada in the Caribbean to pursue her three year term to become a doctor.
Locals participate in Mixed Doubles Portugal Cup
On Jan. 25, 2025, local junior curler Brooke Schaefer competed in The Mixed Doubles Portugal Cup of Curling in Dundas.
