There is a misconception that people from different generations don’t even speak the same language.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Neighbours fed up with cigarette butts, food wrappers, intimidation
A group of neighbours in the area of Fischer Dairy Road and Hinks Street would like something done about the debris strewn on their lawns and driveways on a daily basis by students stopping on their way to school, or on lunch break, for a smoke.
GBPH encourages people to test their well water this spring
Grey-Bruce households that draw drinking water from wells and other private systems should test their water regularly to ensure it is safe to consume, as well water quality can change over time.
Irish Heritage Month in Walkerton
The Council of the Municipality of Brockton proclaimed March as Irish Heritage Month in the community.
Cassidy retires after 46 years with South Bruce Fire Rescue
CAO Leanne Martin presented Fire Chief Guy Gallant’s report, in his absence, during the March 12 South Bruce council meeting.
Rural diaries tell the story of Bruce County’s past
On April 6, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is proud to host its annual Archives Awareness Week (April 2-6) event, this year highlighting the importance of rural diaries and what they can tell us about Bruce County’s past.
Owen Riegling granted Mildmay sign request
South Bruce is undergoing a rebranding process that will involve updating signage and letterhead.
South Bruce OPP welcomes new detachment operations manager – Staff Sgt. Deb McClure
Staff Sgt. Deb McClure joined the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment on Jan. 2 of this year. She assumes responsibility for policing operations in three municipal contracts and two municipal non-contract locations.
Walkerton unable to mount comeback in Game 4 of Pollock quarter-finals
WALKERTON – Playoff junior hockey in Walkerton came to an unceremonious end on March 6, as the Capitals were swept out of the Pollock Division quarter-finals at the hands of the Fergus Whalers with a 5-2 loss in Game 4.
Peabody holds meeting with MPP Rick Byers on long-term care
BRUCE COUNTY – Chris Peabody, warden of Bruce County, met with Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP and parliamentary assistant to the finance minister, Rick Byers, on Tuesday, March 12.
Area nursing shortages continue to be an issue
SOUTH BRUCE-GREY – The March 6 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s board of directors had little that was new regarding the ongoing temporary ER closures, especially in Durham and Chesley.
Bruce County supports SOIC vision, but wants ‘more collaborative’ terms of reference
BRUCE COUNTY – James Scongack, Bruce Power’s chief development officer and executive vice-president, made two presentations to Bruce County council on March 7. The first was on the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC); the second was an update on the Bruce C project.
International Women’s Day event in Chesley inspiring, entertaining
The theme of the International Women’s Day event, put on by Business to Bruce and Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey on March 7 at the Klages Mill and Garden in Chesley, was “Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment.”
Walkerton branch of the Bruce County Library hosting local artist Brenda Korell
The Art Wall at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch is very pleased to host local artist Brenda Korell. She has put together a special series called ‘Like a Culture Quilt” in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Dean Leifso to chair joint council meeting on airport
A joint meeting of the councils of Brockton, West Grey and Hanover has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Elmwood Community Centre, to discuss the Saugeen Municipal Airport.
