Last week, the Bruce County Public Library announced its participation in two innovative programs this holiday season that are open to public support: Food for Fines and the Tree of Warmth.
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Community Foundation Grey Bruce grants $191K across region
The Community Foundation Grey Bruce is congratulating 35 organizations that are receiving grant dollars through the fall community grants and 2023 capital grant applications; $191,000 will support charitable programs and capital projects right across the region this fall and into 2024.
Three intersections approved for all-way-stop signage
Bruce County council has approved new stop signs for three intersections – Bruce Road 19 and Bruce Road 30/Sideroad 30 N (on the border between Brockton and Arran-Elderslie), Bruce Road 1 and Concession 20/Baseline Road North (Brockton), and Bruce Road 13 and Bryant Street/Oliphant Way (South Bruce
SHHS girls’ hockey team compete in Listowel tourney
The Walkerton Sacred Heart Catholic High School Crusaders took part in Listowel DSS’s Lightning Girls’ Hockey Early Bird Classic on Nov. 15, including a preliminary round matchup against the Kincardine DSS Knights last Wednesday morning (pictured). Scared Heart would drop the game 3-1, and KDSS woul
Walkerton U18 Rep Capitals play in Regional Silver Stick Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals went 2-1-0 at the U18 Silver Stick tournament last week. The team started off with a 3-0 win over the Tavistock Titans on Nov. 12, before falling 2-1 to the Minto Mad Dogs on Nov. 14. They regained themselves with a 4-1 win over the South Grey Spartans. Their record carried th
Thundercats hand Coyotes first loss of OEHL season
The Durham Thundercats handed the Creemore Coyotes its first loss of the season on Friday night, and in exciting fashion.
Bulldogs clip Capitals in lone weekend action
The Walkerton Capitals were unable to cash in on a pair of valuable points up for grabs in their lone PJHL Pollock Division tilt last weekend, falling to the Kincardine Bulldogs 3-2 on Nov. 19.
Optimist Holiday House Tour features a wealth of decorating ideas
The Walkerton and District Optimist Club’s Holiday House Tour on Nov. 17 and 18 featured a seven beautifully-decorated homes that showcased the efforts of local decorating experts. The homes included both old and new, including a group in Westwood Estates. Proceeds from the event go to furthering th
Formosa Country Christmas set for Nov. 30 to Dec. 3
Santa’s elves have been working tirelessly throughout the hamlet of Formosa, getting ready for the big drive-through Christmas light show – Formosa Country Christmas – Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Going to school in the bush
At one time there were hundreds of one-room schools across Bruce County.
Cargill District Community Foundation disburses $50,000 to local groups
The Cargill District Community Foundation recently announced that the 2023 fall disbursements have been completed.
Teeswater Medical Centre receives two donations
Two local businesses – McDougall Energy Inc. and Montgomery Industrial Services – have made substantial donations to the Teeswater Medical Centre building project.
Regional Trades Fair attracts hundreds of students, community members
The Regional Trades Fair hosted by the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board attracted the attention of hundreds of students, plus members of the community.
Santa Claus comes to town on Nov. 25
Santa Claus will make his annual visit to Walkerton on Saturday.
Peabody seeks another term as Bruce County warden
Bruce County’s current warden, Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton, said on Tuesday, Nov. 21, that he’ll be seeking another term as warden.
