South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) issued a press release on April 24 to announce that effective June 10, all 10 inpatient beds at the Durham hospital will be relocated to Walkerton and Kincardine hospitals – five to each.
Brockton council approves off-leash dog park in Walkerton
The amenities offered at Lobies Park will soon include an off-leash dog park.
Walkerton Library’s art wall features work by Leo Baker
The Walkerton branch, Bruce County Library, has a new exhibit on its art wall.
Peabody says announced changes to Durham hospital are ‘shocking’
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and mayor of Brockton, was called to a surprise meeting with South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Nancy Shaw on April 24.
Crime is not an urban or rural problem, it is everyone’s problem
It could be a very long, frustrating summer, if current police reports are any indication.
Brockton implements user fee for renovated local courts
The newly renovated tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton will now come with a user fee. Brockton council approved establishment of a $50 seasonal fee and a daily use fee of $5.
GBLC Day of Mourning held in Hanover April 26
The Grey Bruce Labour Council marked April 28 – National Day of Mourning – with three events: ceremonies on April 26 at Heritage Square in Hanover, April 28 at the Chesley Community Centre, and the third at Bruce Power.
Peabody irked by comments at joint meeting on airport future
Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview on April 23 that his council “will not be as open to dialogue” regarding the future of Saugeen Municipal Airport following the joint meeting of the councils of West Grey, Hanover and Brockton on April 17.
Two local musicians launch new fundraising CD
Tom Traversy and Pat McNinch are men on a mission – to make sure Canada’s heroes – the men and women who have served in this country’s military – receive the treatment they deserve when they transition back to civilian life.
Roots of Bruce introduces students to agriculture
Roots of Bruce is a memorable event for the hundreds of Grade 5 students who get an up-close-and-personal introduction to agriculture – so memorable, in fact, that many of them come back a few years later as high school volunteers, helping out with the two-day event.
Brockton, Hanover and West Grey hold joint meeting to discuss Saugeen Municipal Airport’s future
The joint meeting of the three municipalities that own and operate Saugeen Municipal Airport attracted a large crowd at the Elmwood Community Centre on April 17 – an estimated 50 people who attended in person and enough online viewers that they crashed the site.
County Towne Players’ production of Hilda’s Yard delightful and hilarious
Forget the unwritten rule, that amateur theatre is a bit … well, lacking in polish.
Trails master plan update presented to council
The public has had its say about the Bruce County trails master plan. Adam Stanley, director of transportation and environmental services, presented the results at the April 18 meeting of council.
CWL celebrates 100th anniversary
A century ago, the women of Sacred Heart Parish in Walkerton were holding meetings and planning fundraising card parties, and doing work to improve their church, community and country.
Ottawa housing aid targets millennials, Gen Z
It seems Ottawa has been listening. A major focus of last week’s federal budget was housing, with billions of dollars directed to improving the chances of home ownership for millennials and Gen Z, who now make up a majority of the workforce.
