As of December 2023, Toronto District School Board was seriously toying with a ban on cell phones in schools. One has to wonder why. In theory, at least, Ontario has had such a ban since 2019.
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Grey Bruce Board of Health: Board discusses report on addiction
Dr. Rim Zayed, physician consultant, presented a year-end report for 2023 on the opioid crisis – there’s a lot more going on than analyzing data to determine the the local drugs of choice are fentanyl and meth.
County asked to support bid for hosting 2026 IPM
A delegation representing the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo – the largest show of its kind in North America – was introduced to Bruce County council at the Feb. 1 meeting as bringing “very good news,” according to Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton).
Walkerton Junior Capitals win two out of three on the weekend
A busy, three-game weekend Feb. 2-4 put the Caps back in fourth position in the North Pollock Division standings.
Gallant: 2023 an ‘average’ year for South Bruce Fire Rescue
The two words used by Fire Chief Guy Gallant to describe South Bruce Fire Rescue’s 2023 activity were “typical” and “average.”
Peabody: The people got what they wanted with the Durham St. bridge
Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, commented on news that rehabilitation is being looked at as a viable option for the Durham St. bridge.
Rotary Walkerton Lottery fourth drawing
The Rotary Club held the fourth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery on Feb. 1.
Bruce County supports Clean Energy Frontier program but wants more ‘economic equity’ with Grey and Huron
Chad Richards, director of policy and partnerships with the Nuclear Innovation Institute, and John Peevers, director of community – media and economic development with Bruce Power, made a presentation to Bruce County council on the Clean Energy Frontier.
Family Day 2024 features Battle of the Badges fundraising game
Family Day 2024 in Brockton – Feb. 19 – will feature the popular Battle of the Badges, when South Bruce OPP and the Brockton Fire Department take to the ice at the arena.
Bruce County advocates for local needs during recent ROMA conference
Bruce County recently sent a delegation of local politicians and staff to advocate for local needs at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference. The 2024 conference theme, Closer to Home, speaks directly to the need for services locally.
How do we bridge the growing divide between the wealthy and the workers?
The rich get richer and the poor get poorer, goes the old saying.
Business culture in South Bruce continues to grow with The Wing House
Owner of the Mildmay Wing House, Shan Kumar says the main street eatery is a unique dining experience for families and friends alike. The Wing House is a restaurant and bar adorned with sports memorabilia and is located in the heart of downtown Mildmay at 96 Elora St., the former home of Sandy’s Fam
Capitals come back from loss in Wingham to defeat Patriots
PJHL action on the weekend saw the Walkerton Capitals close the month the way they started, by hosting the Mount Forest Patriots. This time there was a difference – the Caps won.
Capitals U11 Rep C team wins International Silver Stick
The Walkerton Capitals U11 Rep C team won the International Silver Stick tournament, held Jan. 19-21 in Forest, Ont.
Hanover police make drug bust during traffic stop
On Jan. 25 at 8:30 p.m., police initiated a traffic stop when they recognized a 30-year-old West Grey man wanted in a previous incident. The man was a passenger in the vehicle.
