The Municipality of Brockton has announced upgrades to the Walkerton Tennis Courts are now complete. New fencing, lighting, resurfacing, and the addition of three new pickleball courts were included in this project that started construction in summer 2023.
Walkerton Herald-Times
West Grey declares state of emergency over hospital service cuts
Mayor Kevin Eccles, in consultation with the West Grey emergency control group, has declared a state of emergency in the municipality effective May 28.
Rising food bank use is unsustainable
The word coming from Food Banks Canada is “unsustainable,” according to recent news about the report card on the number of Canadians using food banks.
You need a life jacket to operate a paddleboard? Police say yes
Officers aboard the Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit vessel patrolling Miller Lake in Northern Bruce Peninsula observed a paddleboarder without required safety equipment.
Chepstow Lions Club donate funds to various causes
Chepstow Lions Club donated funds to various causes on behalf of a dedicated group of volunteers…
Investment dollars fleeing Canada
Investors, it seems, are increasingly losing confidence in Canada and putting their money elsewhere.
FoodCycler program denied by Brockton council for another year
Brockton council at its May 21 meeting decided to once again refrain from participating in the FoodCyler pilot program, which is an initiative that aims to reduce waste going into landfill.
Superior Court awards $3.22 million in court costs to Saugeen First Nation
Ontario Superior Court Justice, the Honourable Susan Vella, ruled in favour of the Chippewas of Saugeen, awarding the reserve a substantial sum of $3.22 million for court costs, disbursements and HST
Midwestern Newspapers Turnbacks – May 30, 2024
2014 – Marijuana enforcement is a high priority for local OPP, as medical marijuana operations and prescriptions are on the rise and concerns about how the drug will impact operations.
Council discusses becoming ‘unwilling host’ to energy storage or production projects
The May 21 meeting agenda included a report on the Alectra battery storage proposal. Mayor Chris Peabody reiterated his frustration with the way the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) conducted the selection process for battery storage facilities in this region.
Durham Street bridge repair work underway
Starting the week of May 27, until December, those using the Durham Street bridge in Walkerton can expect lane closures on the bridge. Traffic control measures will be in place, as will signage.
Audience ‘sold’ on Sing! this Spring! performance
When the audience is surprised that intermission has arrived after what seemed to be mere minutes, you know the show is beyond good.
Saugeen Children’s Safety Village: a lot has changed since it first opened on Durham Street in Walkerton
Al Leach, also known as the “mayor of the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village,” made a presentation to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors at the May 16 meeting.
This country’s ‘herd immunity’ to measles at risk
When a child dies of measles, it is a tragedy. When it happens in a country with readily available, free, effective vaccine, it is even more tragic.
Cindy Matthews discusses second book, The Roach Family and Other Stories
The Roach Family and Other Stories is award-winning author Cindy Matthews’ second book.
