The Walkerton Hawks played back-to-back games against the Hanover Barons, winning 3-0 on Dec. 28 in Hanover and almost doing it again on home ice Sunday, Jan. 2.
Bruce County completes capital road, bridge projects in 2021
In the final meeting of 2021, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee reviewed a report on capital projects for the year.
Hospital situation still not resolved as Brockton deals with new COVID measures
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody met Tuesday morning with his municipality’s emergency group.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week 2022 goes virtual for the second year
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, Jan. 4-11, 2022 is a go, thanks to the communications technology wizards from CTRE Productions. The only thing missing will be the wonderful scent of roast beef at the Elmwood Community Centre.
2021 marked by success for Brockton
The year 2021 was a busy one for Brockton despite COVID-19.
Hanover hospital prepares for more patients due to Walkerton ER overnight closure
The overnight closure of Walkerton’s emergency room will have ripple effects.
Peabody doesn’t want to see Walkerton hospital ‘shortchanged’
Mayor Chris Peabody still hasn’t heard back from Ontario Health regarding the overnight closure of the Walkerton hospital’s emergency room.
Brockton calls for third-party review of hospital service reductions in Walkerton, Chesley
Just before Christmas, Bruce County council’s executive committee voted unanimously in favour of a call for the province to conduct a third-party review of service reductions at the Walkerton and Chesley hospitals.
Grey Bruce Health Unit reports rising COVID numbers, Dec. 28
As of Dec. 27, the Grey Bruce Health Unit was reporting 83 new cases of COVID-19 including 19 in Saugeen Shores, 15 in Owen Sound and 10 in Kincardine. Brockton had four cases.
Ice oval to return to Lobies Park for another season
“With the weather’s co-operation, there will be ice,” said Mark Coleman, director of community services.
Hawks skid into Christmas break with pair of losses
The Walkerton Hawks had a disappointing weekend, first losing 10-3 to Mitchell on home ice Friday night, followed by a 4-1 loss to Goderich on Saturday.
Larsen & Shaw employees get delicious Christmas gift
It was a Christmas gift a year in the making. Mary Jane Bushell, president and CEO of Larsen and Shaw Ltd., Walkerton, explained, “For several years my husband and I have supported local farms through their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs.
Health unit urges caution in the face of rising COVID numbers
COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in Grey-Bruce.
Arra updates board of health on new COVID-19 information
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health (MOH), told members of the board of health at the Dec. 17 meeting there has been a change in trends over the previous 10 days.
Brockton mayor calls hospital service cuts ‘unacceptable’
Mayor Chris Peabody says he’s mad and is going to stay that way, in the face of looming hospital service cuts in Brockton and area.
