BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.
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Integrity Commissioner investigation concludes Ehgoetz contravened code of conduct, council votes against docking pay
STRATFORD – The Integrity Commissioner presented the findings of its investigation stemming from three complaints against Coun. Rhonda Ehgoetz (Perth East), and concluded she contravened sections of the code of conduct at the Perth County council meeting on July 2.
AMDSB trustees pass compliant budget for 2026/27 school year
SEAFORTH – The trustees of the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) approved their budget at the June 23 meeting.
Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue
BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.
Council asks to exempt non-profits hosting fireworks, demolition derbies from paying firefighter standby fees
LISTOWEL – The 2026 North Perth fees and charges bylaw, which came into effect at the beginning of this year, included a fee for local event organizers.
Inaugural MOSBL all-star game to be showcased in Listowel
LISTOWEL – The Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League (MOSBL) will host its first-ever All-Star Game on July 11, bringing the region’s elite amateur baseball players to John Bell Diamond in Listowel.
For the Love of Music adds new concert featuring CBC’s Tom Allen as narrator
WINGHAM – Popular concert series For the Love of Music has made a unique musical addition to…
Sacred Heart Catholic High school victorious at fourth annual NII science Olympics
SAUGEEN SHORES – Victory belongs to Walkerton’s Sacred Heart Catholic High School, part of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board, as four students emerged triumphant at this year’s Science Olympics...
Centennial Park the place to keep cool while celebrating Canada Day
WALKERTON - Canada Day was a day of wild weather, but the heat didn’t put a damper on the celebrations in Brockton.
Cargill’s original schoolhouse undergoes renovation, face lift
CARGILL – Kevin McKague, who’s been heavily involved in promoting Cargill’s history, has turned his attention to restoring the exterior of Cargill’s first schoolhouse.
Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results
FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.
Walkerton Seniors cards results
WALKERTON - There was no euchre played on Wednesday, July 1 at the Walkerton library as it was Canada Day.
Brick leading in singles crokinole play
SCONE – Results from Scone Crokinole June 24 singles and July 1 doubles.
John A. Macdonald’s perilous adventure on the Ploughboy
It all began as a pleasure excursion.
Three candidates filed for South Bruce council, nomination period ends August 21
SOUTH BRUCE - The unofficial list of candidates for the 2026 South Bruce municipal election remains sparse as of early July, with only a handful of people having filed nomination papers and several council positions still without candidates.

