Finally, the snow has stopped and melted. It is time to get the garden planted. I estimate that we have had our last frost.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Two arrested after violent struggle with police
At 8:37 a.m. Saturday morning, Hanover police responded to a report of two people sleeping in a vehicle parked at an apartment complex in the 100 block of 11th Avenue in Hanover.
It’s been such a long time…
There is an element of déjà vu settling in as I sit down to pen the final instalment of my bi-weekly rambling here in ye olde op/ed section.
Social media bullying – is the medium the message?
To hear the accusations being made, one would think the problem were some brain-eating space mutant that attacks ruthlessly and lurks in our children’s cell phones. Science fiction references aside, there are growing fears that the social media platforms on which our kids spend untold hours are dama
McGregor attends World Championships of Irish Dance in Scotland
Recently Avery McGregor, from Walkerton, attended the World Championships of Irish Dance held in Glasgow, Scotland.
County’s updated homelessness plan 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.
Work to begin in May on Durham Street bridge project
Council has approved the transfer of funds to pay for immediate repairs to the Durham Street bridge.
CLC reviews past, ongoing and future engagement initiatives
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) reviewed past, ongoing, and future engagement initiatives that the Municipality of South Bruce has undertaken regarding the Nuclear Waste Management Organizations (NWMO) plan for used nuclear fuel.
County gets information on military training exercise ‘Trillium Venture’
Maj. Paul Pickering of 31 Canadian Brigade Group addressed Bruce County council on April 4 about an upcoming training exercise that will take place in the area.
Arran-Elderslie marks 25 years of amalgamation with volunteer recognition
2024 marks 25 years since the amalgamation of Arran Township, the Town of Chesley, Elderslie Township, the Village of Paisley, and the Village of Tara to form the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.
Brockton to seek funding for replacing Wallace Street standpipe
ward by Coun. Greg McLean, seconded by Coun. Mitch Clark. Peabody said he intends to support it. While he anticipates the possibility of a close vote, this time around the municipality has a full-time bylaw enforcement officer. The bad news story involves recycling bale wrap. For two years, recyclin
Board of Health approves GBPH budget for 2024
GREY-BRUCE - Last August, the Ministry of Health announced a Strengthening Public Health in Ontario strategy, aimed at optimizing capacity, stability, and sustainability in the province’s public health system.
CWL in Walkerton celebrates 100th anniversary
The Catholic Women’s League in Walkerton is marking its 100th anniversary with a luncheon and celebration following 11 a.m. mass on Sunday, April 21.
Referendum question NWMO site selection goes before council
South Bruce council held a special meeting on April 2. The single item on the open session agenda was clerk Vivian Kennedy’s report on the byelection question for the ballot on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) site selection.
SBGHC still coping with last-minute hospital emergency room closures
South Bruce Grey Health Centre continues to cope with an unstable staffing situation, utilizing agency nurses, which fortunately have been funded to date, in the amount of $800,000.
