The Walkerton Agricultural Society held a drive-thru fish fry on Sept. 9. The meal was sold out.…
Huron-Kinloss council votes against trap, neuter and release cat program
Council does not support a trap-neuter-return cat program.
Appeals on assessment for Bruce Beach Drain forwarded to tribunal
Three appeals on assessment for the Bruce Beach Drain have been forwarded to the tribunal. The date for when the appeals will be heard has not been set.
Huron-Kinloss council looks at recycling agricultural plastic
In November 2020, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee approved the Cleanfarms Inc. pilot project for recycling agricultural plastic in the county.
Huron-Kinloss council supports purchase of extrication equipment
The 2021 fire department budget included $15,000 to upgrade auto extrication equipment (“Jaws of Life”), with $20,000 for other equipment purchases.
Building numbers still up in Huron-Kinloss
The August 2021 building report indicates numbers are still up.
Families of first responders the focus of Invisible Wounds seminar
A special Invisible Wounds seminar designed specifically for first responders and spouses, partners and family members, was held Saturday, Sept. 11, at The Best Western Plus Walkerton Hotel and Conference Centre.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kincardine expanding to include Brockton, South Bruce
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kincardine is expanding to include all of southern Bruce County,…
Take action against hunger
This is Hunger Action Month – a perfect time to consider helping out your local food bank by making a donation of cash, non-perishable food items, grocery store gift cards or non-food items we all use and need.
Staffing situation hits critical at local hospitals
The local shortage of health-care personnel, particularly nurses and lab people, hit critical earlier this month in southern Bruce County.
Cargill and District Community Fund looking at new direction for structure
The Cargill and District Community Centre is in a period of transition, according to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.
County council commends Westario on LEAP funding
With the pandemic showing no sign of disappearing anytime soon, and the financial hardships it has caused continuing, programs to help low-income households are welcome.
Hawks back on the ice at Walkerton arena
The Walkerton Hawks Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) team takes to the ice this week for the first time in a year, although the league’s season doesn’t start officially until the beginning of October.
Medical officer of health recommends workplace vaccination policies
Although local numbers remain consistently low – only two new cases reported for Sept. 5, with 16 active cases and 16 high-risk contacts – other parts of Ontario and Canada are seeing a precipitous rise in numbers. A major reason is the highly contagious Delta variant.
And the battle continues…
Saugeen Municipal Airport has placed additional concrete blocks in front of the hangar owned by pilot Phil Englishman, who responded by placing another sign on the hangar door calling for the resignation of the SMA commission chair. This is the latest in an ongoing dispute between Englishman and the
