The COVID-19 assessment centre at Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) has seen increased volumes over the last few weeks.
Grey-Bruce Ontario Health Team receives provincial approval
As part of its plan to end hallway health care and build an integrated health-care system centred on the needs of patients, the Ontario government in partnership with Ontario Health, has announced eight new Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) located across the province, including the OHT in Grey-Bruce.
COVID has changed some of the Formosa Lions’ plans
The Formosa Lions Club held their first meeting of the new Lions’ year on Sept. 8. Lion President Jim Batte welcomed and enthusiastic group that were happy to be meeting in person after 18 months of meeting by Zoom. A masked and gloved group of cooks, headed by Marlene Bross Durrer, provided a delic
Busy weekend at the Walkerton Legion
The lounge was a-buzzing on the weekend with a full slate of activities. Bright and early on a great sunny fall Saturday morning, 48 golfers teed off at the Doug Hewitson Memorial Golf Tournament.
Bruce County Library, Alzheimer Society introduce Memory Care Kits
Bruce County Public Library (BCPL), in partnership with Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce, is proud to introduce the addition of Memory Care Kits to its library collection.
The Ace of Spades is still hiding
Get your $5 weekly tickets for Walkerton’s Catch the Ace while they last! Don’t miss out on a chance to be the big winner; the jackpot should be about $16,500 this Sunday. Sherry Siegfried of Formosa won the $756 weekly prize when her lucky ticket was drawn last week. She chose envelope No. 21, whic
Howick children’s author releases third book in series
Connie Gibson just released her third children’s book in the Nana Murray series, Here Comes Trouble, on Sunday, July 25 in Clifford.
The electoral calculus of a crazy person
With election day just days away, many are still unsure of which direction is best for Canada. I…
Glimpse of Millbank School, 100 years ago
One hundred years ago, the students at Millbank School (Mornington Township School Section #3)…
Howick firefighters take part in 9/11 stair climb
Pictured are Howick Fire Department Chief Shawn Edwards and Firefighter Madelyn Yungblut at the…
A new research project for neurogenerative diseases
In a recent column, I explained what I am doing to slow down my progress from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to a worse dementia. I am trying to follow my own recommendations but adhering to my “Seven Pillars to a Good Life” is easier said than done. Apparently, my disease is called a Neurodegenera
