BRUCE-GREY - Bruce Grey Child & Family Services are looking for a foster caregiver/s in this area for Marcus, a 10-year-old boy. If something in you is already leaning forward, this is for you.
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GBPH seeks information on dog bite incidents in region
GREY-BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the owners of dogs involved in two unrelated dog-bite incidents – one that took place Tuesday, June 23, in Owen Sound, and another that took place Wednesday, June 24, in Hanover.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 2 Turnbacks
From July 5, 1989
To ban or not to ban, that is the question
The debate continues on whether children should have access to social media, and if so, at what age access is appropriate.
GBPH encourages residents to take precautions during extreme heat event
GREY-BRUCE - With daily temperatures expected hitting 30°C or more this week, Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is reminding residents and visitors to take important steps to prevent potential heat-related illnesses.
BigDoor to serve as community cooling centre when weather turns hot
CARGILL - In the new business portion of the June 23 Brockton Council meeting – the annual meeting held at the Cargill Community Centre instead of the Bruce County administrative building in Walkerton – this week’s hot weather made its way onto the agenda with a very cool community initiative.
Brockton Council agrees to relocate temporary dog park – temporarily
CARGILL - Walkerton’s off-leash dog park is on the move again.
Brockton Council to focus on new arena build for Walkerton
CARGILL - Brockton Council has spent years, and considerable time and effort, debating whether to refurbish or replace the current arena, which was constructed in 1972.
WDCS students raise more than $5,000 for Saugeen Hospice at first-ever “Hop for Hospice”
WALKERTON - Students at Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) Elementary raised more than $5,000 for hospice care during a first-time fundraiser that combined physical activity, pledges and community support, school officials say.
New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push
A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.
Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13
The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…
Local orchard marks fifth anniversary with tours, grill and farm store specials
Maitside Orchard celebrated five years under owner Calvin Lichty on June 13.
Wingham and District Horticultural Society marks 60 years of community gardening
Sixty years after a handful of local gardeners first banded together to brighten up public spaces, the Wingham and District Horticultural Society is marking its diamond anniversary.
Joey Havers Memorial Walk raises over $10,000 for hospital
The first annual Steps that Give Back: Joey Havers Memorial Walk held on June 13 generated $10,554 for the Wingham and District Hospital.
Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs
SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.
