Bruce County council approved its 2023 capital and operating budget during the Feb. 2 meeting.
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South Bruce CLC hears updated plans for transportation of used nuclear fuel
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) reviewed its transportation plan for nuclear waste with the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) during the education portion of their monthly meeting on Feb. 2.
Bross resigns from South Bruce council
Audrey Bross has vacated her seat as South Bruce councillor in the Mildmay-Carrick Ward.
Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL team wins Sweetheart Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL squad had a successful weekend at the 43rd annual Sweetheart Tournament in Orangeville, skating away with the gold medal. The team opened the tournament on Jan. 27 with a 7-0 win over North York and a 3-2 win over Owen Sound. In the semifinal on Jan. 28, the Caps doub
Walkerton Capitals continue to struggle to find the win column
In PJHL North Pollock Division action, the Walkerton Capitals added two more losses to their record, as management continues to make changes both behind the bench and to the lineup.
Bruce County Museum hosts special presentation for Black History Month
To mark the beginning of Black History Month, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will host a special presentation about the work that led to the recognition of more than 1,200 people buried in unmarked graves in Owen Sound’s Potter’s Field, with guest speakers Dorothy Abbott of the Grey Cou
Helping families from Ukraine
The Hanover Senior Citizens Friendship Centre was the scene of a special fundraiser recently, including a meal featuring delicious Ukrainian-style foods and a silent auction to assist people who have fled the Ukraine and come to this area. From the left are Nina Zwart, chair of the Ukrainian Friends
Bruce County sends letter to province regarding lack of consultation on Bill 23
County council is sending a letter to the province, local MPPs and the county’s member municipalities regarding the lack of consultation on Bill 23.
What’s happening in Formosa
It is pretty quiet in Formosa.
Wiarton women on strike, demand pay in cash
In Bruce County’s pioneer days women were restricted to traditional jobs, like homemaking and teaching (but only if unmarried).
Walkerton Kinsmen make donation to Saugeen Hospice
The Walkerton Kinsmen were pleased to present two cheques to Saugeen Hospice at their regular Kin meeting on Jan. 23. The $2,200 contribution included $2,000 from the profits of the Kinsmen Casino Night and Raffle Draw held in the spring of 2022, and $200 donated in memory of Kinsmen who passed away
Bruce County conducting study on public transit
Public transit may not be viable in the south part of Bruce County, but it’s a different story in the northern part.
Addiction, mental health major topics of discussion at board of health meeting
The overall health of residents of Grey-Bruce was the subject of a presentation at the Jan. 31 meeting of the board of health by Dr. Rim Zayed on the Health Status Report.
Legion supports Walkerton hospital
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received a $10,000 donation from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Charitable Foundation. Walkerton Legion Branch 102 President Rose Austin, far right, presented the donation to Hayley Wilhelm, WHDF coordinator, and WDHF director
Brockton council continues budget talks
As budget deliberations continue in Brockton, the tax increase presently stands at 13 per cent but is most certainly going to change.
