ELMWOOD - Even the weather co-operated for the 60th anniversary of what’s been described as one of the best agricultural trade shows and conferences around – Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, Jan. 7-12, at the Elmwood Community Centre.
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Seven seeking vacant seat on Brockton Council
WALKERTON - The certified list of candidates for the vacant position on Brockton Council contains seven names (listed according to date filed): Michael Crawford, Robin Zettel, Hayden Oberle, Cynthia Steadman, Katie Rice, Charles Nuhn and Derrick Long.
Wallace Minor Hockey holds annual memorial Wallace Fun Days Jamboree last weekend
From Jan. 8-11, Wallace Minor Hockey held its 41st annual Bruce Williams Memorial Wallace Fun Days…
County plans public launch of Smart Commute program
WALKERTON - At its Jan. 8 meeting, Bruce County council received an update on the county’s Smart Commute Rideshare program.
Musicians provide update on their efforts to help homeless military veterans
WALKERTON - Two local musicians have raised a remarkable $28,000 for a cause dear to their hearts – the Homes for Heroes Foundation.
Crokinole season kicks off in Teeswater
TEESWATER - The 2026 crokinole season began on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at the Teeswater Town Hall.
New Year’s baby
The first local baby of 2026, Maddox Larabee, was born to parents Kelsey and Aaron Larabee of Walkerton at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Walkerton Hospital, on Jan. 1 at 3:12 a.m., weighing six pounds.
Single-vehicle crash claims life of driver
WEST GREY - West Grey Police Service is investigating a single vehicle collision that took place in the area of Sideroad 5 between Concessions 4 NDR and 6 NDR on Jan. 8, at approximately 5 p.m.
Capitals earn breathing space over last place with victory over Mitchell
With a win and a loss over the weekend, the Walkerton Capitals put some distance between themselves and the last-place Wingham Ironmen, simultaneously staying within striking distance of the fifth- and fourth-place teams in the North Pollock Division.
Royal Homes succeeding in finding local employees, looking for more
With a number of successful job fairs behind it, and on going recruiting efforts, including another job fair, ahead of it, Royal Homes is succeeding in attracting local employees to help with plans to gear up for repeatable homes according to Sid Kerrigan, president of the company.
Huron County Council looks to solve 20-year-old boundary question
A mystery over 20 years in the making could be resolved in the near future with Huron County Council directing staff to investigate the ownership of the Hays Tract, a seven-acre county forest property located south of Goderich.
Peel-focused changes could impact Huron: Wark
While the Water and Wastewater Public Corporations Act, 2025 (part of Ontario’s Bill 60) is mostly focused on the Region of Peel, it could have impacts locally according to Huron County Chief Administrative Officer Meighan Wark.
Bruce County establishes housing targets for growth expected over the next decade
WALKERTON - Bruce County has announced 10-year targets for housing, but it’s only part of the story on what’s happening in the county regarding the effort to ensure everyone has an appropriate and affordable place to live.
Agricultural land vanishing at alarming rate
Gary Eagleson, President of G.R. Eagleson Consulting, was welcomed to Huron County Council on Jan. 7 to discuss the ongoing loss of Class 1, 2 and 3 agricultural land in Ontario and Canada.
Hallahan Family donates $5,000 to Buy-A-Bone campaign
The Hallahan Family, in memory of loving wife, mother and Gramma Agnes Hallahan, presented a $5,000 donation to the WDHF in support of the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative.
