As a prelude to his big night coming soon, Santa paid a visit to Walkerton on Saturday night, Nov. 26. Crowds lined the streets to welcome the “jolly old elf” and enjoy the parade held in his honour.
Grey-Bruce MOH advises people to stay home if sick
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, continues to advise that the two key ways of preventing disease are to stay home if you’re sick, and stay up-to-date with your vaccinations.
SBGHC announces CEO Michael Barrett will not be renewing contract
A press release from Bill Heikkila, chair of the board of directors of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, on Monday, Nov. 28, stated the following:
Walkerton District Community School to host OFSAA Girls ‘A’ Basketball Championship
Get ready to see some of the best high school basketball players in the province compete for the 2022 OFSAA Girls ‘A’ Basketball Championship.
IN PHOTOS: Walkerton Downtown Christmas Market 2022
Despite bone-chilling winds at the third annual Downtown Christmas Market on Nov. 18, shoppers turned out in merry crowds, to enjoy the ambiance, get a jump-start on holiday gift buying, and have a bit of family fun.
Alfandary no longer with Westario Power Inc.
Jenny Alfandary’s photo is no longer posted on the webpage describing Westario’s leadership team.
Former Bruce County student stars in play at Victoria Jubilee Hall
The Nov. 16 performance of Ursa: A Folk Musical had a special element for some of the students who had the opportunity to enjoy it – the added element was a theatrical homage to an old television show, where a student grows up and becomes a teacher at the high school he attended.
Brockton’s new council discusses report on MZO
One key achievement of the 2018-22 term of council was the Minister’s Zoning Order for the East Ridge Business Park area. It will pave the way for some sorely needed residential development – an estimated 500 units of varying types including rental apartments, and much more.
Work on watermain continues
Work on the watermain going under the Saugeen River in the area of the bridge continues.
New council: ‘working together to move Brockton forward’
Mayor Chris Peabody opened the inaugural meeting of the 2022-26 term of council by thanking the citizens of Brockton for another four years.
Working poor the majority of food bank users in Walkerton
The working poor – people with jobs, who “just can’t keep up” are the people who are now coming to the Walkerton and District Food Bank, according to food bank treasurer Maryanne Buehlow.
Another pair of losses for Junior Capitals
The Walkerton Capitals came close but ended up losing 5-4 to Wingham Friday night at the Clinton arena. Sunday’s home game saw Kincardine take a 3-0 lead in the first period, which the Capitals couldn’t overcome; final score was 4-1 for Kincardine.
Students join Remembrance Day ceremonies in Walkerton, Mildmay
Remembrance Day 2022 marked 104 years since the armistice was signed at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918, that ended First World War hostilities. It’s been 80 years since Dieppe in the Second World War.
Three retiring Brockton council members commended for their service to community
Tuesday night’s council meeting marked the beginning of a new term, the inaugural meeting for a council that has a new deputy mayor – James Lang, who’d previously been a councillor – and three new councillors – Mitch Clark, Carl Kuhnke and Greg McLean.
Peabody sets priorities for new Brockton council term
Mayor Chris Peabody said prior to Tuesday night’s inaugural council meeting that he’s looking forward to laying out priorities and setting the tone for the coming term.
