The Durham Thundercats have some heavy lifting to do if the WOAA Senior AA club wants to extend its 2023 postseason.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Capitals score late goal to defeat Barons
In local PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals bounced back from a 7-3 defeat at the hands of the seventh-place Goderich Flyers on Feb. 11, to win 5-4 in Hanover the next afternoon against the second-place Barons.
Bluewater District School Board conducts 2023-24 budget public consultation survey
Members of the public are being invited to share their feedback as part of Bluewater District School Board’s annual budget planning process.
Region’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.4 per cent in January
The local unemployment rate increased by 0.8 percentage points in January.
Workplace injuries result in $75K fine for Walkerton company
A Walkerton company, John Ernewein Limited, a company involved in agricultural and commercial contracting, was fined $75,000 in provincial offences court in Stratford on Jan. 10 of this year for a workplace incident in Brunner, Ont.
Bruce County’s long-term care residents, families express positive experiences
Bruce County’s long term care residents and families expressed positive overall experiences at Brucelea Haven (Walkerton) and Gateway Haven (Wiarton) in a recent survey.
Mudmen return to Victoria Jubilee Hall on March 25
Mudmen, “Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors,” return to Victoria Jubilee Hall next month as part of their 25th anniversary tour.
South Bruce pondering 6.67 per cent tax increase
Council is considering a 6.67 per cent tax increase as part of its 2023 budget deliberations.
Ontario Service Awards presented in Formosa
Six members of the Formosa Lions Club were presented with Ontario 2022 Volunteer Service Awards on Feb. 9 for their commitment to volunteerism.
Walkerton Legion hosts public speaking competition
A near-capacity crowd of supporters listened intently and cheered on some of the area’s talented young students at the Walkerton Legion’s public speaking competition.
Peabody interested in hearing from private sector in housing
This promises to be a busy week for Mayor Chris Peabody, with both a meeting of municipal council and county council.
Celebrating 30 years of looking after Walkerton’s pet cats and dogs
Veterinarians Dr. Sally Parks and Dr. Linda Bolton have owned and operated Mullen Small Animal Clinic in Walkerton for 30 years.
Bruce County hosts housing forum
The issue of housing, primarily but not exclusive to affordable housing, is an issue right across Canada. Bruce County has not been a quiet observer, but has taken a leadership role in identifying where the problems are, and coming up with solutions.
Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations
Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 12 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2022 Better Newspaper Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.
Once in a lifetime: Adare Castle wins O’Brien Award
The O’Brien Award is something horsemen dream about.
