Bruce County paramedics Gloria Bowes and Judy Brookshaw should have been awarded their Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals in 2020; the COVID-19 pandemic meant the medals were delayed and the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs annual awards banquet for the pas
Walkerton business community fights back against planned detour during bridge replacement project
Eighteen months or more of having the east part of Walkerton cut off from the rest of town and the busiest traffic route in Bruce County closed down, would damage many of the town’s small businesses beyond recovery.
St. John Ambulance recognizes residents, volunteers at awards dinner in Elmwood on May 26
Five people were honoured with lifesaving awards during the annual St. John Ambulance Honours and Awards dinner in Elmwood on May 25.
First-year med students visit Walkerton
A group of first-year medical students from Western University spent Discovery Week 2023 learning what it would be like to practice medicine in a rural area. In addition to spending time with local doctors, they were introduced to rural life during tours of various agri-businesses including Huron Tr
Mildmay’s Owen Riegling nominated for CMAOntario Rising Star Award
Owen Riegling has a remarkable list of credentials for someone who’s still in what would be the early stages of their career for most musicians.
115 teams pack Walkerton arena for pool event
Instead of hockey sticks, participants in the May 26-27 tournament at the Walkerton arena held pool cues, as 115 teams competed for top honours, at the Southwestern Ontario Pool Players Association event.
Peabody: Province amends plan for farm severances
Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody said he’s pleased to learn the province is amending its plan to allow up to three severances per farm property.
Two new physicians coming to Walkerton-Mildmay
Two new family physicians are coming to Walkerton and Mildmay in the late fall, although they won’t be accepting new patients.
Grey-Bruce MOH: Vaccines in Canada are safe
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, made a presentation to the Grey Bruce board of health on May 26 about vaccine safety in Canada.
Crosswalk coming to intersection at Robinson and South streets
Walkerton will be getting a school crossing at Robinson and South streets.
What happened in Minden could happen in Chesley, warns Save Our Hospital group
“Someone’s going to die,” said Richard Bradley of Minden, as he stood outside the Chesley hospital Friday, May 26.
The answer is awareness
The issue of foreign influence in Canadian politics has once again hit the headlines in a big way.
Draft strategic plan presented to SVCA board of directors
The new Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) strategic plan has been over two years in the making. Now it’s done, at least in draft format, and ready for approval and implementation.
Bruce County’s paramedic services committee gets update on Port Elgin Station
The new Port Elgin paramedic station has seen many delays since construction began in June 2022.
Chepstow Lions host second annual yard and vendor sale
The second annual Chepstow Lions community yard and vendor craft show went off according to plan despite the rain on Saturday, May 20. The show was indoors, a point that attracted both vendors and bargain hunters.
