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BETTY McLEOD Elizabeth “Betty” Ann McLeod (née Horton), of Point Clark and formerly of Kincardine, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine … Continue reading Obituary – Betty McLeod
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The 27th Roots of Bruce interactive agriculture education fair is set for April 18 and 19 at the Walkerton Agriculture buildings. Over two full days, 600 Grade 5 students from 12 Bruce County schools will participate in 24 learning stations organized by various community groups and organizations to help students connect with the county’s agricultural […]
Bruce County has created a new government relations department with a mandate to support council and staff with intergovernmental initiatives. The county said in a news release the new department will provide secretarial support for achieving the goals of the county’s strategic plan, lead government and external relations management, lead strategic communications and issues management, […]
The final round of the Women in Construction program has come to a close. “The program has helped me build my self-confidence and allowed me to build my skills to be successful in my new career,” said Kelly Weiler, who completed the spring cohort, in a news release. “Also, the program helped me get recognized […]
Bruce County has agreed to help fund the Grey Transit Route service between Owen Sound and Wiarton until the end of the year, but has stated that without financial support … Continue reading Owen Sound to Wiarton transit route funded until the end of the year
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The Seed Library program is making a return at local library branches. According to a Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) news release, more than 600 seed packages were distributed free of charge to county residents in 2023, the inaugural year of the program. Through multiple seed source sponsorships, BCPL is able to offer a diverse […]
Bruce County councillors voted to approve a reallocation of $26,500 to fund 50 per cent of Grey Transit Route 5 from Wiarton to Owen Sound for the remainder of 2024 after Grey County cuts off funding in September. At a Feb. 22 meeting, Grey County council voted to cease operating Route 5 on Sept. 2, […]
Rural history professor Catharine Wilson will talk about 19th and early 20th century daily life in Grey-Bruce and elsewhere in Southern Ontario as revealed in diaries. The University of Guelph professor emeritus, who founded the online Rural Diary Archive, will speak at the Bruce County Museum on April 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. She […]
Southern Bruce County residents have lost more than $162,000 through scams already this year, including nearly $60,000 reported in the past week alone. South Bruce OPP highlighted the crimes in a March 20 news release to bring awareness to March as Fraud Prevention Month. Scams reported to South Bruce OPP in the seven days prior […]
The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) is offering a unique look into the past through an exploration of rural diaries. “Diaries bring the concept of archival materials to life and remind us that these are not just records but living pieces of the past which help us understand the human experience,” said Deb […]
Fancy booking a cruise on the Saugeen River? Admittedly, there are no such cruises today, but there certainly were in the 19th century. The first steamboat used on the rivers and lakes of Bruce County was Water Witch on the Saugeen River in 1880. This marked the start of tourism in Bruce County because cruises […]
Local business owners, entrepreneurs, leading women and youth changemakers in Bruce County celebrated International Women’s Day at the Klages Mill & Garden in Chesley on March 7. Bruce County’s Business to Bruce program and Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey partnered for Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment, according to a news […]
