The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) received a more in-depth presentation about the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) Confidence in Safety report released in June 2022.
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First of what will be the annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show draws 170 entries
The Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show at the Cargill Community Centre on Saturday, Aug. 27 was a bittersweet day for the event’s organizer, Dawn MacKay, who wanted “to do something special to remember him and what he stood for.”
Grey Bruce Health Unit reports suspected fatal drug overdose
The Grey Bruce Health Unit (GBHU) has received a report of a suspected fatal drug overdose in Owen Sound, prompting Public Health to renew its plea for people who use drugs to do so as safely as possible, including not using alone.
Walkerton Library euchre
Euchre was played at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Horst Jekel was high with 78, Betty Schmidt 63, Jerome Brick 63 (second and third place determined by a card cut), and Jim Bolton was low with 40. Door prize winner was Wayne Ellis.
Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair is back in action!
We’re back in action! Jess Schmalz discussed the upcoming ambassador competition. “Join us for this year’s Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair Ambassador Pageant on Friday, Sept. 9, featuring live, local talent that will have you singing and tapping your toes right along!”
Revisiting the dance pavilions of the Bruce coast
Those were the days – summer breezes off Lake Huron, strolling the beach as swing music wafts from the dance hall, and dancing under the stars.
Local federal boundaries could be set for changes
A new Federal Electoral Map is taking shape in Ontario and across Canada, that could see changes to boundaries throughout this area.
Walker West development pumping station experiencing water delays
Council reviewed a report by John Strader, acting director of operations, on the Walker West booster pumping station. The pumping station has been hit with a series of delays and other issues, but it has been providing water on a limited basis to the new subdivision, although there were some issues
Peabody: Bruce County would be ‘fragmented’ by proposed riding change
The word “gerrymandering” entered the conversation when Mayor Chris Peabody discussed proposed changes to federal ridings. Gerrymandering is defined as “restructuring political boundaries to favour a party or group.”
Walkerton Optimist Club presents generous gesture to Saugeen Hospice
WALKERTON – The Walkerton & District Optimist Club presented the proceeds raised from their…
Public health implementing program to increase youth access to health care
Chimere Okoronkwo, senior public health manager, made a presentation during the Aug. 26 board of health meeting on the school health team and programs, including two new programs scheduled to begin this fall.
A tip of the cap
Nearly two weeks after the filing deadline for municipal election candidates, the dust has settled (for the most part) and the picture has become a bit clearer.
Brockton passes resolution to put Westario Power restructuring ‘on pause’ until after election
Brockton council met in closed session following its regular council meeting Aug. 23. Two motions followed when open session resumed, one of which was to approve direction provided to staff while council was in camera.
ER closures affect three local hospitals
Staffing issues have led to the overnight closure of three local emergency rooms.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Teeswater Fair
The 2022 Teeswater Fair was held last weekend.
