FLESHERTON - Bluewater District School Board hosted its second annual Black student forum at Grey Highlands Secondary School on Nov. 14. Over 120 people attended, including students from Kincardine District Senior School, and Walkerton District Community School.
SVCA submits 2025 budget with projected rise in levy
FORMOSA - In a marathon meeting that went well past its usual 4 p.m. on Nov. 21, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s board of directors approved its draft budget, which will be submitted to member municipalities for review.
Walkerton’s Hometown Christmas Market thrills crowds
WALKERTON - This year’s Hometown Christmas Market in Walkerton on Nov. 21 accomplished the seeming impossible, by drawing an even bigger crowd than last year’s event – and last year’s event was nothing less than a massive, delightful street party.
Little new information provided at SBGHC public engagement meeting in Walkerton
WALKERTON - The fourth and final meeting in the current round of South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s public engagement sessions added little to what has already been discussed.
SBGHC engagement sessions draw mixed community response
GREY-BRUCE - The crowds that turned out for South Bruce Grey Health Centre community engagement sessions in Durham, Chesley and Kincardine – Nov. 12-14 – demonstrated two very different situations.
Bruce County boundary adjustment report recommends expansion for Walkerton
BRUCE COUNTY - This week’s meeting of Bruce County council has some good news for Brockton.
No OMERS pension for Brockton councillors
BROCKTON - A report was presented at the Nov. 12 meeting for information purposes, following a request at the Sept. 24 council meeting.
Walkerton Postal Workers on strike
WALKERTON - On Nov. 15, the 55,000 members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) went on strike nationwide.
Brockton Council looks to cut proposed development charge charge of $9,075 per house
BROCKTON - Council wasn’t ready at the Nov. 12 meeting to implement development charges (DCs) without making some cuts. The proposed charge of $9,075 was more than council members were comfortable with.
Police/hospital partnership group improving outcomes
SBGHC - At the Nov. 6 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Care board of directors, CEO Nancy Shaw told the board about the Grey Bruce Police-Hospital-Community Partnership Committee that met on Oct. 22.
Hanover boil water advisory lifted after two days
HANOVER - A boil water advisory in Hanover has ended, effective Nov. 8.
Student petitions against Halloween costume restrictions At WDCS
WALKERTON - Halloween provided the opportunity to dress up in all kinds of wacky and delightful costumes.
Signs designating Bruce Road 19 as ‘Highway for Peace’ officially unveiled
BRUCE COUNTY – The official unveiling of the signs designating Bruce Road 19 as “Highway for Peace” took place on a windy corner just outside Walkerton on Nov. 8, in front of a crowd of more than 60 dignitaries and guests.
Brockton proposes sharing court security, prisoner transportation costs
BROCKTON - Tuesday night’s council agenda was a full one, with a number of contentious matters on the table.
Large crowd on hand for Walkerton Remebrance Day service
WALKERTON - A huge crowd braved fierce winds to attend the Remembrance Day ceremony in Walkerton on Nov. 11.
