Tom Traversy and Pat McNinch are men on a mission – to make sure Canada’s heroes – the men and women who have served in this country’s military – receive the treatment they deserve when they transition back to civilian life.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Roots of Bruce introduces students to agriculture
Roots of Bruce is a memorable event for the hundreds of Grade 5 students who get an up-close-and-personal introduction to agriculture – so memorable, in fact, that many of them come back a few years later as high school volunteers, helping out with the two-day event.
Kayakers rescued on Saugeen River in Hanover
Hanover Police Chief Christopher Knoll has a warning for anyone planning to go out on the water this time of year: be careful, and be prepared.
OPP investigating collision involving vehicle, buggy
According to an OPP release, no injuries were reported from a crash involving a horse drawn buggy.
Brockton, Hanover and West Grey hold joint meeting to discuss Saugeen Municipal Airport’s future
The joint meeting of the three municipalities that own and operate Saugeen Municipal Airport attracted a large crowd at the Elmwood Community Centre on April 17 – an estimated 50 people who attended in person and enough online viewers that they crashed the site.
County Towne Players’ production of Hilda’s Yard delightful and hilarious
Forget the unwritten rule, that amateur theatre is a bit … well, lacking in polish.
How do we boost productivity? Give workers a piece of action
As the former CEO of Magna International, one of Canada’s largest manufacturing companies, my philosophy was always that employees don’t work for you – they work with you.
The Paper Bag Premier
Just when you thought our provincial government couldn’t possibly have any more flops to flip, Premier Doug Ford and Co. have managed to announce a reversal of yet another major policy initiative.
Trails master plan update presented to council
The public has had its say about the Bruce County trails master plan. Adam Stanley, director of transportation and environmental services, presented the results at the April 18 meeting of council.
CWL celebrates 100th anniversary
A century ago, the women of Sacred Heart Parish in Walkerton were holding meetings and planning fundraising card parties, and doing work to improve their church, community and country.
Ottawa housing aid targets millennials, Gen Z
It seems Ottawa has been listening. A major focus of last week’s federal budget was housing, with billions of dollars directed to improving the chances of home ownership for millennials and Gen Z, who now make up a majority of the workforce.
Get ready for Saugeen’s ‘Hike for Hospice’ in Walkerton, Hanover, Mildmay and Durham
Supporters of hospice care in Grey-Bruce will have, not one, but five opportunities to participate in Hike for Hospice events.
Municipality to contact health unit regarding smoking issue
Council decided at its April 9 meeting to send an official letter to Grey-Bruce Public Health asking that no-smoking enforcement take place in the vicinity of Walkerton District Community School.
Time to end the silence
Terrorism has many faces in this world of ours – wild-eyed bombers, machete-wielding fiends, idealogues who think wearing scraps of military gear and carrying a gun adds relevance to their cause.
County’s updated homelessness plan put on pause at province’s request
There was a certain amount of frustration expressed at the April 4 meeting of Bruce County council, regarding an information item on the county’s housing and homelessness plan.
