The Walkerton Fire Department is urging everyone to keep fire safety in mind as the temperatures turn colder.
Legion, Brockton to host New Year’s Levee
Dennis and the crew were in fine form again last weekend at the Legion’s Christmas Turkey ‘n Meat Draw. Some of those happy winners should have had a Brinks truck to take everything home!
Every day is the best day, if we so choose
“This is the best day ever!” proclaimed my three-year-old, raising his arms to the ceiling of our hotel room with an enthusiasm I couldn’t replicate if I tried. He had just received his second emergency blood transfusion.
OPG donates $20K to Walkerton hospital
On Dec. 7, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a $20,000 donation toward the Foundation’s ongoing mammography campaign. This year, OPG‘s Corporate Citizenship Program supported 67 individual projects across Bruce County. This program lo
Study: More investment needed for cover crop innovation in Ontario
Researchers at the University of Manitoba (UM), working in collaboration with the Ontario Cover Crop Steering Committee, have shared the results from the 2020 Ontario Cover Crop Feedback Survey, the largest survey of its kind in Canada based on the number of responses received. The survey captured a
Vintage snowmobile show set for Jan. 30
The Huron County Cruisers are hosting a Vintage Snowmobile Show at the Howick Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre hosting community info session on Dec. 15
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has been facing significant shortages in health human resources (HHR) for over five years, particularly with nurses and medical laboratory technologists.
Bruce County, Saugeen Ojibway Nation finalize settlement agreement
Bruce County and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) have reached an out-of-court agreement, settling Bruce County’s involvement in SON’s long-standing legal action in relation to parts of the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula.
Howick Optimists make donation to Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank
The Howick Optimist Club recently donated $500 to the Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank, with volunteer Carolyn pictured receiving the contribution.
Enhanced traffic enforcement anticipated in Palmerston area
Enhanced police enforcement can be anticipated for speeders on Queen Street South in Palmerston, according to Wellington OPP Inspector Paul Richardson.
A detailed look into the Warden Supper of 1894
When John A. Hacking was elected Warden of Perth County by his fellow county councilors, he held a supper to celebrate – as is customary – on Jan. 24, 1894. The venue was the Royal Hotel in Stratford.
Words that can shape one’s life
Friends. I’ve been thinking a great deal lately about language. Words, actually. I am particularly fond of how words sound. Sometimes I find myself lost in listening to others, who are speaking words from languages I could only ever dream of knowing, wondering what it is they are expressing.
Race Team #37 makes annual donation to Easter Seals
Race Team #37 has a tradition of using its winnings to support charity.
