Contributed Photos Walkerton and District Right to Life hosted a successful online auction before Christmas, raising funds to support Saugeen Hospice and the Walkerton and District Food Bank. A total of $875 was raised, with Saugeen Hospice and the Food Bank each receiving $437.50.
The Walkerton Legion is still here
Despite Legion branches across the province being closed due to the current COVID directives, our Service Officers are still available to help.
Province announces $4.3 million for Listowel Eastdale Elementary School expansion
Plans have been announced by the province to expand Listowel Eastdale Elementary School.
Leslie Motors makes donation to Walkerton Fire Department
On Jan. 5, Leslie Motors presented the Walkerton Fire Department with a $1,000 donation. Don Leslie, left, of Leslie Motors presented the cheque to Chris Wells, director of fire and emergency services, at the Walkerton station.
Bruce County completes Class EA process for Teeswater River Bridge in Paisley
The County of Bruce initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process in October 2019 to consider options associated with replacement of the Teeswater River Bridge.
Province announces new COVID-19 funding available for businesses
The provincial government is introducing a $10,000 grant for businesses that are subject to closures under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen.
Bruce County library updates online catalogue
The Bruce County Public Library has updated their online catalogue.
Finding veteran burials requires detective work
You may remember last summer a small committee of volunteers placed poppy rocks on the veteran graves, which Clarence Keiffer located in Walkerton Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery.
Brockton seeks feedback on budget
The Municipality of Brockton would like to consult and engage with residents about the 2022 Municipal Budget.
Leslie Motors donates $10,000 to Walkerton hospital
Last week, the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) received a very generous donation of $10,000 towards its ongoing mammography campaign from Leslie Motors. This is one of a series of donations by Leslie Motors this year, with the business donating a total of $90,000 to local fire depa
Regional unemployment rate increases slightly in December
In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by a 0.2 percentage point to three per cent. At the same time, the provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 5.8 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
‘The finest winter game yet developed’
In January 1894, a local newspaper alerted readers to the rules for, risks of, and equipment needed for a new game called ice hockey, “which is destined to be the great winter sport in every province.” Just a few years later, famous players like Listowel’s own Fred “Cyclone” Taylor (pictured in acco
Majority of Canadians believe they’ll contract COVID, regardless of precautions
A new poll shows a majority of Canadians believe they will be infected by the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
