Pauline Kerr

Much of the recent national headlines have centered around the “Freedom Convoy” protests across the country, with the Ottawa protests the focal point of the movement. Support for the convoy has spread across the country, including Bruce County, where a number of events have taken place. This vehicle

The strong building report for January is one of the key highlights of the Brockton council meeting agenda for Feb. 8, said Mayor Chris Peabody.

Those beautiful snowmobile trails near Lake Rosalind don’t just happen, they take work, as shown by this trail groomer in action.

Following a brief COVID-19 report to Bruce County council on Thursday, Feb. 3, Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, was congratulated by County Coun. Chris Peabody for “spearheading the effort” to get as many people as possible a third or “booster” shot of vaccine.

Few activities can rival the thrill of going down the hill on a toboggan. The only downfall to sledding is the climb back up the hill before taking another slide down, however everyone is all smiles as they make their way back up. The hill at Centennial Park is a popular spot for kids of all ages in

Michael Barrett, CEO of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC), provided the board with an update on what’s happening regarding getting the hospitals in Walkerton and Chesley back up to where they can provide full service in their emergency departments instead of closing overnight.

The local long-term care sector got a boost with the announcement of 32 new beds for The Village Seniors’ Community, a new long-term care home being built in Hanover close to Hanover and District Hospital.

Coreena Smith, Bruce County’s senior development planner, presented a report on Walker Hill Development Inc.

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday that the vaccine mandate at Bruce County’s long-term care homes in Walkerton and Wiarton has been extended, from Jan. 28 to March 14.

The skating oval in Lobies Park has been blessed with ideal weather – cold, even when the sun shines – and skaters from all over the area have been enjoying the sport in the scenic beauty of the park. Here, Quinn Overgaard of Hanover and Mckinleigh Voisin of Lucan take a moment away from the fun to

The Friends of the Walkerton Hospital group achieved one key goal – a meeting with South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) CEO Michael Barrett, and MPPs Lisa Thompson (Huron-Bruce) and Bill Walker (Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound).

Brockton is looking at a 6.8 per cent budget increase in its draft 2022 budget.

A piece of welcome news was on the agenda of the Jan. 17 meeting of Huron-Kinloss council – the return of Pine River Cheese.

Maureen Couture of Kincardine has been acclaimed chair of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority for another term, during the Jan. 20 annual meeting.