Flags Lowered in Honour of Walkerton Community Tragedy

Our community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of four students and a staff member from Walkerton District Community School.
Front of Bruce County Administration Centre in Walkerton with flag poles and flags at half-mast

Our community is mourning the heartbreaking  loss of four students and a staff member from Walkerton District Community School, who tragically lost their lives in a motor vehicle accident on May 23, 2025.

In honour of the lives lost and in shared grief with their families, friends, teammates, classmates and the entire community, flags at all Bruce County facilities have been lowered to half-mast.

This is a tragedy that deeply affects our close-knit community. We extend our sincere condolences during this profoundly difficult time.

We encourage the community to come together with compassion and care to support one another.

Please know that help is available for those who may need it:

  • One Stop Talk
    • Free, confidential virtual counselling for children and youth (Ages 0-17)
    • 1-855-416-TALK (8255)
    • www.onestoptalk.ca

 

  • Kids Help Phone

 

  • Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services

 

  • Hope for Wellness Helpline
    • 24/7 counselling support for Indigenous individuals
    • 1-855-242-3310
    • www.hopeforwellness.ca

 

Please take care of yourselves and each other during this difficult time.