Submitted November 17, 2021Cartoons
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Pins presented at Formosa CWL meeting
The Formosa Catholic Women’s League held their regular meeting on Nov. 3.
There is light at the end of the tunnel
Yes, I know, there is no “tunnel” in my voyage with dementia but I believe that I have been living under a cloud for the last five months. Somewhat reluctantly, I am back on prednisone as of Nov. 11. I say reluctantly because I have a confirmed appointment with a rheumatologist that same day – the d
Beat the silent killer: Prevent CO in your home
The Walkerton Fire Department reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually.
Drive safe and arrive safe in Grey, Bruce and Huron counties this winter
Don’t let the recent bit of nice weather fool you – snow is on the way. The transportation departments of Grey, Bruce, and Huron counties have partnered with the Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Provincial Police to remind the public about winter road safety. All roadway users must travel
WDCS hosts elementary cross country event
Walkerton District Community School held its elementary cross-country event last week, with more than 250 students competing in eight different races.
Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL Girls team win tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL Girls team had a successful weekend at the Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic in Fergus, allowing only two goals and winning all six games on their way to winning the U13B Division. The Capitals defeated Goulbourn, Mount Forest twice, Orangeville and TCDMHA
Lieut. Col. John McCrae: exploring the Brant/Cargill connection
It is unfortunately a little-known fact that Lieut. Col. John McCrae, author of the poem In Flanders Fields, has a direct link with our area through his mother, Janet Eckford McCrae.
Province expands third dose eligibility
On Nov. 3, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, Ontario expanded eligibility for booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to additional high-risk groups. Current eligible populations are still eligible.
Remembrance Day in Walkerton
Early in the morning of Nov. 11, people will be assembling at the cenotaph for the Remembrance Day program, which will also be shown live on the Facebook page of the Walkerton Legion. Later in the day, the Legion and its Colour Guard will be in Mildmay for another Remembrance ceremony there, beginn
Walkerton grocery stores hold successful ‘Toonie at the Till’ campaign
Walkerton Foodland and Kaufman’s Your Independent Grocer in Walkerton recently held ‘Toonie at the Till’ in support of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon campaign. A total of $2,531.50 was raised between the two stores.
Run4Health raises over $38,600
This year’s Run4Health in Walkerton has raised $38,676.35 for the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.
Regional unemployment rate drops to three per cent
In October, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region saw another decrease by 0.6 percentage points from 3.6 per cent to three per cent, which is the lowest in 2021 so far.
Flu shots now available in Huron-Perth
Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages all residents six months of age and older to get their influenza vaccine (‘flu shot’) this fall.
History of the Blanshard war memorial
The book, History of Blanshard Township in Review, records that “In the tragic days of 1914 when war was declared by Germany, the young men of Blanshard responded to the call, true to the traditions of loyalty and devotion shown by their forefathers, enlisted to the number of 138.
