The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) says it is proud to accept the esteemed 2022-23 Dorothy Duncan Public History Award for its expansive newspaper digitization project, as announced on Dec. 12 by the Ontario Historical Society (OHS).
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Downing officially appointed acting GM of SVCA
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has formally announced that Erik Downing is its acting general manager/secretary-treasurer.
Budget survey respondents support infrastructure replacement funding reserves
In September 2023, respondents from all municipalities across Bruce County provided feedback about the 2024 county budget through an online budget survey.
Bruce County CAO Derrick Thomson retires
Derrick Thomson, CAO of Bruce County, completed his final meeting of county council on a high note.
Walkerton Optimists distribute proceeds from Catch the Ace Draw to local schools
The Walkerton & District Optimist Club recently presented $2,000 to Immaculate Conception School in Formosa, and Walkerton District Community School (K-8 and secondary). The Optimist Club is a partner in the local Catch the Ace Draw, in conjunction with the Walkerton Legion Branch 102. Their share o
Brockton shows ‘solid growth’ in 2023, says mayor
BROCKTON – The year is ending on a high note for Brockton, according to Mayor Chris Peabody. He said in an interview on Dec. 19 that even without the December numbers, the municipality issued a record number of building permits – $64 million worth. Peabody noted last year’s numbers were excellent, w
Works of Janet Saunders featured on Walkerton Art Wall
The works of Janet Saunders are featured on the Walkerton Art Wall, located at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch, until Jan. 26.
Cast chosen for County Towne Players’ spring production
The County Towne Players have chosen a cast for their 2024 spring production of Hilda’s Yard by Norm Foster.
Walkerton Legion donates $2,000 to food bank
Royal Canadian Legion Walkerton Branch 102 donated $2,000 to the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Pictured: Phil Englishman, first vice-president of Branch 102, presents the cheque to food bank manager Dianne Waram.
The three factors eroding our economy
There’s been a lot of talk lately that Canada is heading into a recession.
All I can do is drink to that…
We’re becoming more and more like the United States of America every day.
Enjoy a Christmas reality check
‘Tis the season when we view, with a sigh, those Currier and Ives images of rosy-cheeked children skating on a picturesque pond, families in velvet finery seated around a table laden with a massive roast turkey with all the trimmings, and peaceful snowflakes floating gently around smiling couples ri
Another slow month of home sales in Brockton
The slow movement of home sales in Brockton continued in November.
Cargill DCF donates CuddleCot to Walkerton hospital
Michelle Wilhelm and Liz Fry, right, of the Cargill District Community Foundation, donated a CuddleCot blanket to the Dr. RJ Creighton Family Birthing Centre at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Walkerton last week. Accepting the donation, from the left, are RNs Karlee Sweiger and Landa Lippert,
