Sunflowers always face the sun, a fact that delights Oliver, Theodore and Madeleine Mathers. The three visited the Walkerton and District Optimist Club’s sunflower field – a truly lovely fundraiser.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Municipal election will have races in several communities
The 2022 municipal election is shaping up to be a contentious one in a number of areas – two- and three-way races for mayor and deputy mayor are the rule, with Brockton and Arran-Elderslie being the exceptions.
Municipal election nominations are now closed – here’s who’s running
Nominations for October’s municipal election opened May 2, with Aug. 19 being nomination day. Deadline for filing or withdrawing a nomination is 2 p.m. on that date.
Province’s ‘Plan to Stay Open’ includes more surgeries at ‘independent’ facilities
In preparation for a potential winter surge in hospitals, the Ontario government has released phase two of its “Plan to Stay Open,” which includes investments in privatized care.
Emergency rooms in Chesley, Walkerton closed overnight Aug. 19-21
South Bruce Grey Health Centre announced Thursday that the emergency rooms at both the Chesley and Walkerton sites will be closed overnight this weekend – from 5 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday, and 5 p.m. Sunday to 7 a.m. Monday.
Mayor Chris Peabody focuses on keeping dialogue open
Mayor Chris Peabody spent a busy few days at the AMO (Association of Municipalities of Ontario) conference, hosted by the City of Ottawa Aug. 14-17.
COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Brucelea Haven
WALKERTON – On Thursday, Aug. 11, Grey Bruce Public Health declared the COVID-19 outbreak at…
Paisley holds ‘closing night party’ for its bridge
A closing night party is always a celebration that’s bittersweet – the successful run of a great show, combined with the knowledge it’s been seen for the last time.
Suspect in Hanover shooting arrested in Ottawa
The suspect in a Hanover shooting has been arrested in Ottawa; he’s being returned to Hanover, where he faces charges that include attempted murder.
Brockton man charged in break and enter
A Brockton resident has been charged by South Bruce OPP following a break and enter in Walkerton earlier this month.
Developer given two-year extension on draft plan of subdivision
Council approved an application from Barry’s Construction and Insulation Ltd. to extend the draft plan of subdivision that’s due to lapse.
Grey-Bruce sees huge drop in home sale prices, volume in July
The sales volume and average sale price of homes in Brockton continue to trend towards a buyer’s market being on the horizon.
More booster pump woes at Walker West
During the Aug. 9 council meeting, Mayor Chris Peabody provided an update on the booster pump situation in Walker West Estates.
Market Garden Park tender comes in at over double the estimate
Tender results for Market Garden Park were not what council had hoped for, to put it mildly. However, a revised version of the project is moving ahead.
Dirt Pigs celebrate 40th anniversary in style
With 73 teams registered in five divisions – three men’s divisions with 49 teams, and two women’s divisions with 24 teams, Pigstock 2022 was a resounding success.
