The Library was a busy place in October with the Walkerton Little Royal Fair, Canadian Library Month, and Ontario Public Library Week.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Police release Operation Impact stats
Members of the South Bruce OPP participated in the Thanksgiving holiday long weekend traffic campaign called Operation Impact, from Oct. 11 to Oct. 14.
Annual OPP billing to hit Brockton taxpayers right in the pocketbook
Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton and Bruce County warden, said prior to the Oct. 22 Brockton council meeting that he anticipated a motion stemming from one item on the agenda – the report on the OPP 2025 annual billing statement.
Bruce County Council endorses CANDU nuclear reactors
Council approved an amended motion at the Oct. 17 meeting by Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton), and Deputy Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores), supporting the continued operation of and investment in CANDU reactors in Ontario.
Author with local roots launches The View from Coffin Ridge: A Childhood Exhumed
Author Gwen Lamont’s story is searing, heartbreaking and remarkable.
Enbridge Gas gives $5,000 cheque to South Bruce Fire Rescue Service
Enbridge Gas representative Desiree Swance presented a $5,000 cheque to the South Bruce Fire Rescue Service on Oct. 17 at the Teeswater Fire Station.
Walkerton Optimists plan first Halloween Monster March Parade
Walkerton Optimists are holding a new event – the first-ever Halloween Monster March Parade.
DGR voting information has been sent to residents
Voters in South Bruce are being urged to check their mail for the voter letters regarding the Oct. 28, 2024 referendum on the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR).
Council okays EA process for water storage expansion
At the Oct. 8 meeting, Brockton council gave the go-ahead for the municipality to advance the environmental assessment process through the services of BM Ross and Associates for water storage expansion.
Teeswater’s new water tower to be similar in design to Mildmay’s
Council decided on option two for Teeswater’s new water tower.
Cargill Lawnbowling Club hosts year-end dinner, meeting
Members of the Cargill Lawnbowling Club held their year-end dinner and meeting earlier this month.
Grey-Bruce health board discusses new addiction treatment model
The Grey Bruce Board of Health has endorsed a letter from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa), sent to Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones concerning the new addiction treatment hubs.
Capitals down Whalers 3-2
The Walkerton Capitals hosted Fergus Oct. 11, and despite a goal by the opposition seconds into the game, the Caps claimed a 3-2 victory.
Region’s heritage will be on display on the 2024 Saugeen Culture Bus Tour
Local history and culture enthusiasts are in for a treat with the 2024 Saugeen Culture Bus Tour, scheduled for Oct. 26.
Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 17, 2024 turnbacks
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