The Grey Bruce Health Unit (GBHU) has received a report of a suspected fatal drug overdose in Owen Sound, prompting Public Health to renew its plea for people who use drugs to do so as safely as possible, including not using alone.
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Walkerton Library euchre
Euchre was played at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Horst Jekel was high with 78, Betty Schmidt 63, Jerome Brick 63 (second and third place determined by a card cut), and Jim Bolton was low with 40. Door prize winner was Wayne Ellis.
Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair is back in action!
We’re back in action! Jess Schmalz discussed the upcoming ambassador competition. “Join us for this year’s Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair Ambassador Pageant on Friday, Sept. 9, featuring live, local talent that will have you singing and tapping your toes right along!”
Revisiting the dance pavilions of the Bruce coast
Those were the days – summer breezes off Lake Huron, strolling the beach as swing music wafts from the dance hall, and dancing under the stars.
Local federal boundaries could be set for changes
A new Federal Electoral Map is taking shape in Ontario and across Canada, that could see changes to boundaries throughout this area.
Walker West development pumping station experiencing water delays
Council reviewed a report by John Strader, acting director of operations, on the Walker West booster pumping station. The pumping station has been hit with a series of delays and other issues, but it has been providing water on a limited basis to the new subdivision, although there were some issues
Peabody: Bruce County would be ‘fragmented’ by proposed riding change
The word “gerrymandering” entered the conversation when Mayor Chris Peabody discussed proposed changes to federal ridings. Gerrymandering is defined as “restructuring political boundaries to favour a party or group.”
Walkerton Optimist Club presents generous gesture to Saugeen Hospice
WALKERTON – The Walkerton & District Optimist Club presented the proceeds raised from their…
Public health implementing program to increase youth access to health care
Chimere Okoronkwo, senior public health manager, made a presentation during the Aug. 26 board of health meeting on the school health team and programs, including two new programs scheduled to begin this fall.
Lonely No More, municipality hosting workshops in September
Lonely No More service providers and the Municipality of North Perth are teaming up once again to provide a skill-enhancing virtual workshop series for rural, older adults this September.
Conners wraps season with 26th-place finish at East Lake
Playing in his third Tour Championship in four years last weekend, Corey Conners wrapped up his 2021-22 campaign with a respectable showing of 26th place at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia in the PGA Tour’s annual season finale.
Two Listowel teams fight for 11U WOBA South Division Championship
MITCHELL – Listowel sent three teams to Mitchell for the 11U WOBA South Division Championship on…
HBC announces plans to resurrect Zellers brand
TORONTO – Canadian shoppers will soon take a trip down memory lane, as the Hudson’s Bay Company…
Volunteer fair set for Sept. 22 in Listowel
LISTOWEL – The VON Canada Perth-Huron has been struggling to recruit volunteers coming out of the…
Perth East officially opens PERC Pavilion in Milverton
MILVERTON – The latest feature to the Perth East Recreation Complex (PERC) is officially open.…
