A lot of the onus for getting local hospital emergency rooms reopened is in the hands of the community, according to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.
Walkerton, Chelsey ER situation still critical but showing glimmers of hope
South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) virtual public forum on Feb. 23 presented a lot of information about the who, what, where and why, but not the when.
Green Button initiative puts power into the hands of electricity users
Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, and Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, joined Energy Minister Todd Smith and Westario Power officials on Friday, Feb. 25 at the Best Western Plus in Walkerton for a preview of the new Green Button data that will allow families and businesses across Huron,
Hanover and District Hospital evacuated due to bomb threat
On Friday, Feb. 25 at 10:25 p.m., Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) received a bomb threat. Police were immediately notified.
Barons clip Hawks in 7-1 drubbing
A fierce winter storm kept the Walkerton Hawks from travelling to Goderich on Saturday night, after a resounding 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Hanover Barons on Friday night.
Rent subsidies one strategy for making housing more affordable in Bruce County
Bruce County’s human services committee heard an update on affordable housing at the Feb. 17 meeting.
Brockton residents to see 3.51 per cent tax increase over last year
Brockton has ironed out the final details of its 2022 budget, which will see a 3.51 per cent increase for an overall budget of $10,432,163.
Lobies Park filled with family fun
Whether it involved building a colourful snowman (food colouring provided), playing games, drinking hot chocolate or skating, Lobies Park was the best place in the area to spend Family Day.
‘Battle of the Badges’ raises $2,000 for Saugeen Hospice Inc.
Saugeen Hospice Inc., (SHI) said in a press release on Tuesday that it is pleased to announce the tremendous success of the charity hockey game between the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Walkerton Fire Department at the Walkerton arena on Family Day.
Demonstration held in Brockton
The occupation of downtown Ottawa may be over, but the spirit of the protest lives on. There have been demonstrations and rallies across the country including a small, friendly, noisy one on Family Day at the main intersection in Walkerton. The banners and slogans were familiar: “Freedom of choice!”
Bruce County discusses OP amendment that will affect agricultural land
Bruce County council discussed an amendment to the Official Plan (OP) that will affect all agricultural land in the county, and accepted a staff report for information.
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority develops inventory of programs and services
Conservation authorities across the province are required to develop and deliver an inventory of programs and services by the end of February 2022.
Carol De Rosie presents study to Brockton council on critical nursing shortage at SBGHC
Brockton council has heard the 48 recommendations made by consultant Carol De Rosie in her third-party review of the nurse shortage at South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC).
Walkerton Hawks lose 3-2 to Goderich in first home game since January
It wasn’t the result Walkerton Hawks fans wanted when the team returned to home ice after a few weeks off for the most recent pandemic arena closure. However, despite the 3-2 loss to Goderich, the game was exciting.
Protest continues
Protests in Ottawa, Toronto and Windsor may be getting most of the attention, but local truckers and their supporters are making their opinions known, too.
