WALKERTON - The facility that served as the model for the province’s Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs (HART Hubs) - the Brightshores Wellness and Recovery Centre in Owen Sound – has been in operation for just over a year.
Young adults have met the challenges of the new millennium, and thrived
The young adults now embarking on new careers and starting to raise families have survived a challenging few years.
Ministry gives county go-ahead to complete homelessness plan
WALKERTON - Bruce County has received a letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated Aug. 14, stating, in part, “There will be no changes to the ministry’s policy direction on Service Manager Housing and Homelessness Plans.”
Fullerton named Pharmacist of the Year
WALKERTON - Ryan Fullerton has just been named Pharmacist of the Year by the Ontario Pharmacists’ Association.
Pool goes to the dogs!
WALKERTON - Eighteen soggy doggies enjoyed the final day of swimming – in their case, dog-paddling – at the Walkerton pool on Sept. 4, with the annual Pooch Plunge.
Saddle Up trail ride raises funds for Saugeen Hospice
Local horseback riding enthusiasts participated in what was called “a trail ride with a twist” – the Sept. 7 Saddle Up for Saugeen Hospice event at River Ridge Equestrian.
Stewart suggests hiring a lobbyist to push for new senior school
KINCARDINE - Council here passed a motion during its Aug. 27 meeting, made by Coun. Rory Cavanagh and seconded by Mayor Kenneth Craig, stating, in part, that council is directing staff “to continue advocating …"
Plans in works for more housing in East Ridge
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday that plans are in the works on an initiative in East Ridge that would result in more affordable housing for Brockton.
Council chooses enhanced option for new Centennial Park pavilion
WALKERTON - During its Aug. 26 meeting, Brockton Council voted in favour of “option B” for the new pavilion in Centennial Park.
Garbage bag tags price increase rejected by council
WALKERTON - It’s been a couple of years since Brockton ratepayers have seen an increase in the cost of garbage bag tags.
Commemorative benches installed at Victoria Jubilee Hall
WALKERTON - Three new commemorative benches have been installed at the east (main) entrance and the gazebo at Walkerton Victoria Jubilee Hall.
Paramedic Services to honour award recipients at county council meeting
WALKERTON - The agenda for the Sept. 4 meeting of Bruce County Council includes a special awards presentation by Bruce County Paramedic Services.
Walkerton celebrates Play Music on the Porch Day
WALKERTON - Walkerton marked Play Music on the Porch Day in style this year.
It is a different world out there for students looking for jobs
It seems the youth unemployment rate – the unemployment rate for those in the 15-24 age group – has been climbing this summer, and the wider population is somewhat unnerved by it.
Brockton ‘figuring out’ new recycling system regarding commercial users
WALKERTON - Although there were a lot of positives for Brockton and Bruce County at this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference, a hoped-for easing of the new recycling rules wasn’t one of them.
