Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) is offering eligible social enterprises that are working to do good in Grey Bruce region the opportunity to access funding through the Investment Readiness Program.
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EmployerOne survey open now
The EmployerOne survey is back. Due to the pressures and changes being faced by employers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Four County Labour Market Planning Board put this project on hold for 2021 and 2022.
The Hawks’ Nest returns in 2023
The Hawks’ Nest, a Dragon’s Den-inspired competition where entrepreneurs from various sectors pitch their business ideas in an attempt to secure financial support from a local “Hawk,” is returning in 2023.
Pine River Cheese reopens with major additions
After a two and a half year wait, Pine River Cheese finally reopened its doors under new ownership, on Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Poppy Rocks project – Remembering our veterans
Douglas Hill Cemetery, in the northern part of Brockton on Highway 3, was the scene of a special ceremony of remembrance on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Volunteers continue to be busy in Formosa
The revamped Formosa Recreation Complex is getting closer to finished every day. The opening was celebrated on Oct. 15, with thank-yous passed out to NWMO for their generous donation of over $700,000, and to Britespan for keeping the project on schedule, allowing it to be ready for the Formosa Home
WDCS students learn about nutrition labels
Ms. Wilson’s Grade 6 class at Walkerton District Community School has been busy studying nutrition and the importance of reading nutrition labels carefully. Students have discovered 61 “hidden names” for sugar and have learned how food companies try and hide sugar in our everyday foods. The class ma
Fire Marshal: Install carbon monoxide alarms, test regularly
This Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal is reminding Ontarians to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms outside all sleeping areas and test them monthly.
News from the Walkerton Library
Hey Tweens! Are you looking for something to do after school? Come to our Tween Club where we will learn new things, meet other kids, and have fun. The club meets every other week – Nov. 10 and Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. This program is suitable for kids ages 9-13.
King Tut: A star is born in ‘22
Of all the civilizations that ruled the various regions of our planet over the last six millennia, give or take, few continue to hold the same mystique and intrigue that Ancient Egypt does.
Kids just don’t get it these days… and that’s a good thing
Monday evening was a revelation for me. I escorted my two youngest kids on their trick-or-treating adventures. Both were quite excited, with Duncan, the middle child, explaining his plan to get lots of candy this year.
Municipal election 2022: the more opinions, the better
It is extremely difficult to think in terms of winners and losers when it comes to the recent municipal election.
In Line Chiropractic’s School Supply Drive a success
Patients at In Line Family Chiropractic and local residents did a great job of supporting In Line’s School Supply Drive in 2021 and 2022. Approximately $2,000 worth of school supplies were divided between Walkerton District Community School, St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School and Sacred Heart Ca
Bruce County Museum hosts war historian and author
In honour of Remembrance Week, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will host an afternoon in conversation with Canada’s top war historian and author Tim Cook on Nov. 9.
