WALKERTON - Brockton has taken National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to heart, right from the start. The community was the first in Bruce County to mark the day with a vigil, and the only one that continues to do so.
Solicitor General checks out Walkerton jail during recent visit
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody updated council during the Sept. 9 meeting on the recent visit by Ontario’s Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner.
Walkerton Terry Fox Run raises remarkable amount
Picture-perfect weather on Sept. 14 brought out 30 runners and walkers for the annual Terry Fox Run in Walkerton.
Grant to fund new lights for local ball diamond
WALKERTON - The Municipality of Brockton has been successful in its Trillium Foundation grant application for replacing the lights at the Walkerton ball diamond, in the amount of $127,395.15 plus HST.
Brockton meetings to begin with Canada’s national anthem
WALKERTON - Brockton council meetings will be starting with the Canada’s National Anthem.
Hospice edges closer to getting shovels in the ground
WALKERTON - At the Sept. 9 meeting of Brockton Council, Ken Brown, first vice-chair, and Ellie Locke, director of Saugeen Hospice Inc. provided council with an update on what’s happening as the fundraising campaign nears the long-awaited, crucial number where shovels can finally go in the ground.
WDHF asks Brockton Council for $200,000 commitment for new X-ray equipment
WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation X-ray Suite Replacement Fundraising Committee, represented by foundation Executive Director Brittany Hawkins and fundraising Committee Chair Ryan Fullerton, made a presentation to council Sept. 9.
Rude classroom behaviour: take a deep breath and count to 10
There is new data to prove teachers are not imagining it – they really are seeing more rude behaviour in the classroom than was the case prior to the pandemic.
Wellness and Recovery Centre having a positive impact after one year
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 …"
