Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…
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Distracted driving, seatbelt charges prevalent in county over spring
The county, according to the report, saw decreases in motor vehicle collisions and violent crime, with increases in traffic-related charges and certain drug crimes.
Huron Hospice appeals to municipality for help funding two hospice beds
At its June 2 meeting, council here heard a delegation on behalf of Huron Hospice, and the urgent need for support to increase bed counts.
For the Love of Music concert series – set to inspire with strings, blockbusters and The Beatles
WINGHAM – Popular concert series, For the Love of Music is back. The annual selection of…
‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger
WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.
D-Day commemoration
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.
County approves motion on expanding Mildmay settlement boundary
WALKERTON - Bruce County Council approved adding two parcels of land in Mildmay to the settlement area in the county’s new Official Plan (OP). Whether they’ll remain in the OP will be up to the province.
Grey Bruce Public Health issues tick warning as warm weather draws people outdoors
BRUCE-GREY - As the warm, sunny weather draws people to spend more time hiking, cycling, exploring, and enjoying the outdoors, Grey Bruce Public Health is issuing a reminder to take steps to prevent tick bites and, in turn, Lyme disease.
Workers at The Village Long Term Care home draw attention to staff cuts and layoffs
Healthcare workers at The Village Long Term Care home in Hanover held an information picket on Thursday, June 4, to draw public attention to staff cuts and layoffs at the nursing home owned by Southbridge.
SBGHC board gears up for annual meeting in Elmwood on June 17
ELMWOOD - South Bruce Grey Health Centre is gearing up for the annual meeting of the board of directors on June 17, at the Elmwood Community Centre.
Road work is underway
RUCE COUNTY - After a lengthy winter season that gave way to dramatic spring flooding, Bruce County’s crews are moving into their summer road maintenance work.
Brockton takes the initiative regarding e-scooters and similar devices
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody favours a strong approach – including enforcement – when it comes to e-scooters and similar electric mobility devices.
‘You have to plan well to move quickly,’ warden of Bruce County comments on federal discussion paper
WALKERTON - Warden Luke Charbonneau’s comment, “You have to plan well to move quickly,” seemed to sum up both the staff recommendation and council’s opinion on that recommendation – to direct staff to submit the county’s comments to the federal Privy Council Office.
Picture of the Past
The Canada Employment Centre for Students raised awareness and money in Walkerton.
Walkerton Rotary June 4 draw winners
Walkerton Rotary June 4 draw winners were...
