A post-Halloween bomb threat was sent to a number of Ontario schools, most of them in northern parts of the province around Timmins but some in Toronto, Cornwall and Ottawa, and one in Burlington.
Remembrance Day ceremonies in Walkerton, Mildmay
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 will once again be holding Remembrance Day ceremonies in both Walkerton and Mildmay on Saturday, Nov. 11.
Local Poppy Rocks project honours veterans buried in area cemeteries
A group of local citizens, several with connections to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102, Walkerton, or other Legion branches, have been honouring veterans buried in local cemeteries with Poppy Rocks – stones painted with the poppy symbol of remembrance.
Suzie Vinnick thrills Victoria Jubilee Hall audience
Suzie Vinnick, a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her bluesy renditions of everything from folk tunes to rock, gave a spectacular performance at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Sunday afternoon.
IN PHOTOS: Halloween in Walkerton, 2023
The Walkerton and District Optimist Club welcomed ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, as well as assorted princesses, superheroes, and adorable little woodland creatures, to the Halloween Maze and Games at the Walkerton Legion on the weekend. The hundreds of children who attended receiv
Inclusion and diversity stressed in GBLIP report
“Immigration is not just a nice thing to think about; it will be essential for rural Ontario,” said County Coun. Kenneth Craig, Kincardine.
County endorses province’s proposed changes to definition of ‘affordable housing unit’
Bruce County council has directed staff to inform the minister of municipal affairs that the county supports changes to the definition of “affordable residential unit” under Bill 134, the Affordable Homes, Good Jobs Act.
Council approves refurbishment of three more windows at Victoria Jubilee Hall
Brockton council has approved replacement of three additional windows at Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH).
American consulate official visits Bruce County
At first, Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody said he wasn’t too sure when he was contacted by a representative from the American consulate in Toronto.
Jubilee Acres celebrates 25 years of helping to end world hunger
The Jubilee Acres growing project for Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB) celebrated its 25th and final year of helping to end world hunger with a gala fundraising dinner on Oct. 29 at the Walkerton Knights of Columbus Hall.
Battery electrical storage system near Cargill proposed
Ontario is looking at a system to capture and store the unused electricity produced at night, and release it into the grid when needed.
In the Halloween spirit
Lawns all over Walkerton are sprouting pumpkins, ghosts and other decorations, but this one has everything!
Beautiful Ambitions & Co. opens in downtown Walkerton
Beautiful Ambitions & Co., located at 325 Durham St. in downtown Walkerton, is the kind of business you don’t visit just once. You keep coming back whenever you are looking for something unique and special, at a reasonable price, or simply to see what’s new. And there’s always something new.
Adare Castle to compete in Breeders Crown championship
The horse affectionately known as “Queen of the Castle” – O’Brien Award winner Adare Castle – has made it to the finals for the Breeders Crown.
Peabody: Battery electricity storage facility discussed
Council heard a presentation from Alectra Energy Solutions/Convergent during the Oct. 24 meeting. The company has a proposal that could bring a battery electrical storage facility to this area.
