BRUCE-GREY – South Bruce Grey Health Centre is still dealing with fees for agency nurses.
County approves slightly amended MOU with Kincardine, Saugeen Shores regarding Bruce C
WALKERTON - Bruce County Coun. Kenneth Craig (Kincardine) told Bruce County council at the Nov. 6 meeting that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the county, and municipalities of Kincardine and Saugeen Shores, would benefit all of Bruce County.
Remembrance Day service in Walkerton draws huge crowd
WALKERTON - The Remembrance Day service in Walkerton drew a huge crowd despite challenging weather.
We must never forget
There was a time, not so many years ago, when Remembrance Day services and ceremonies seemed to be fading in importance.
Former Rotary exchange student makes return visit to Walkerton
WALKERTON - Myrna and Morgan Inglis were delighted to host a special guest recently, Dr. Soo Ann Yap.
Council debates benefits of grant writer versus lobbyist in securing federal and provincial funding for local use
WALKERTON - A report on GrantMatch at the Nov. 4 meeting of Brockton council triggered discussion about whether the municipality benefits from utilizing the grant application company, or would get greater benefit from a lobbyist.
Hillside Motel demolition
The Hillside Motel in the west end of Walkerton has been demolished to make way for a new apartment building.
Brockton holds public meeting on proposed Bruce County Housing Corp. build in East Ridge
WALKERTON - Brockton council heard the planning report from Bruce County planner Benito Russo on the new Bruce County Housing Corporation’s proposed 40-unit apartment building planned for East Ridge.
Three teens killed in West Grey collision
WEST GREY - West Grey Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that took place at about noon on Nov. 11, on Concession 2 Sideroad in the area of Allan Park Road.
Annual Veterans Dinner at Br. 102 honours those who have served
WALKERTON - The annual Veterans’ Dinner, hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Br. 102, Walkerton, is held each year to honour those who have served with Canada’s armed forces.
Carl Kuhnke moving to Chatham, stepping down from Brockton council
BROCKTON - Although serving his first term on Brockton council, Carl Kuhnke has just participated in his last council meeting. He and his wife Beth, and their two dogs Pippin and Zoe, are moving to Chatham.
Province set to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into seven under new agency
TORONTO - On Oct. 31, the Ontario government announced it will soon introduce legislation to create a new agency that will change the way conservation authorities do business, while strengthening the role they play in managing watersheds and protecting communities from floods and natural hazards.
Bruce County Council to discuss MOU with Saugeen Shores, Kincardine at meeting
WALKERTON - Bruce County Council has discussed on numerous occasions, including meetings for the county’s new Official Plan, the impact of major projects such as Bruce C on the communities that surround it.
Carney speaks about making bail more difficult to get
There has long been a call to make it more difficult to get bail; Canada’s prime minister has apparently heard the call. He recently said that bail rules will be getting tougher for those arrested for serious crimes.
Mill Pond Gallery hosts event honouring soldiers from Cargill and area who served in First and Second World Wars
CARGILL - In a community like Cargill, everyone knew the heroes who signed up during the First and Second World Wars – who served overseas, who came back, and who made the ultimate sacrifice. The letters they wrote were treasured and passed from family to family; news about them was shared.
