Bill Streeter, described by Deputy Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) as the “dean of all things historical in Saugeen Shores,” has asked Bruce County council to recognize the 160th Bruce Battalion by naming Bruce Road 19 between Walkerton and Chesley as the “Highway for Peace.”
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Westario Power presents ‘good news’ quarterly report to South Bruce council
There was good news for South Bruce taxpayers in the Westario Power quarterly report, presented by board chair Luke Charbonneau at the May 14 council meeting.
GrandPals, students and families gather for the program’s final session
A group of 17 seniors, over 50 students, their teachers and their families gathered at Walkerton District Community School on May 16 for an evening of conversation, treats and celebration – the culmination of a new program called GrandPals.
Building stats show strong growth, especially in Walkerton
Even without the May statistics, the building numbers for the municipality are very strong, according to Mayor Chris Peabody.
Two airlifted to hospital following ATV/dirtbike collision in South Bruce
A collision between an all-terrain vehicle and a dirt bike at 2:30 a.m. on May 20, on Grey Road 10 in South Bruce resulted in two people being air-lifted to a trauma centre.
Grow Week event encourages people to explore the pipe organ
The Grey Bruce chapter of the Royal Canadian College Organists is planning another week-long workshop to encourage people, young and old, to learn the skills needed to play the ‘King of Instruments.’
Listowel Lions collected over 2,000 glasses through donation boxes
The Listowel Lions Club held an eyeglass packaging party on May 15.
County child care programs are expanding, but not fast enough to meet the growing demand
There is some good news regarding the county’s licensed child care and Early Years program.
Bruce Power announces retirement of Mike Rencheck, Eric Chassard to assume role of President and CEO
Bruce Power announced on May 13 that Mike Rencheck, currently president and CEO, will be retiring effective June 30.
Walk for Alzheimer’s returns to Huron and Perth
LISTOWEL – The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s returns with a chance to participate…
Your local tax dollars working to keep North Huron Firefighters safe
NORTH HURON—On May 16, the North Huron Fire Department (NHFD) received a significant boost to its…
Blyth Ladies Baseball League moving on to cheaper fields
The Blyth Ladies Baseball League wants a better deal on ball diamonds and is moving on to cheaper fields.
Trade apprenticeships: pathways to prosperity and happiness
A new survey last week showed young Canadians were among the least happy group of people in the country based on age and also one of the most discontented in the developed world.
New laptops purchased for fire training centre
Council approved the allocation of $9,500 in funding from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization to purchase laptops for the Brockton Regional Training Centre (BRTC) testing facility.
Blyth Festival Art Gallery hosts Chalk Around The Block
BLYTH – It’s finally warm enough for outdoor events!
