Safety was on the agenda at the April 11 Brockton council meeting.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Brockton will be represented on Finland DGR tour
A major topic of discussion at Brockton’s April 11 council meeting was the upcoming visit to Finland’s deep geological repository (DGR) for spent nuclear fuel.
Ontario Liberal Party leadership candidates coming to Wingham
Several Ontario Liberal Party leadership candidates will be coming to Wingham later this month to speak to Huron-Bruce supporters.
Midwestern Newspapers picks up seven first-place honours at OCNA Awards
Nominated for 12 awards in the 2022 OCNA Better Newspapers Competition, Midwestern Newspapers picked up a total of seven first-place honours following the virtual announcement of the winning entries on April 14.
South Bruce accepts offer of two additional spots on Finland trip
South Bruce’s delegation to Finland later this year will be a bit bigger than originally planned.
South Bruce issues burn ban, effective April 13
South Bruce’s fire chief has issued an open-air burn ban in the municipality.
Regional unemployment rate jumps to 5.9 per cent
The local unemployment rate has reached its highest levels since April 2021, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.
Bruce County wants to play role in nuclear growth in Ontario
“This is a great opportunity for Bruce County to position itself in a rapidly changing nuclear world,” commented County Coun. Kenneth Craig, Kincardine, in reference to a motion he seconded at the April 6 meeting of county council.
Paul Vickers updates county on OFA initiatives and resources
Paul Vickers, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) Grey-Bruce director and executive member, made a presentation April 5 to Bruce County council.
Rotary Music Festival returns to Walkerton on April 17
After a long wait in silence, the music halls will again be alive with the music of the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival.
New seats for Victoria Jubilee Hall volunteers
Brian Weber, owner of Weber Electrical, has just donated a dozen theatre seats to replace the old stacking chairs at the back of the Victoria Jubilee Opera Hall.
Easter Egg Hunt held in Formosa, April 8
The Easter Bunnies were busy in Formosa on Holy Saturday morning.
Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award accepting applications
This year’s Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is inviting applications from local students pursuing careers in environmental science or clean water management. The successful applicant will receive $1,500 towards their studies at a recognized college or university, or at the Walkerton Clean Water C
Teeswater firefighters visit Formosa CWL
The Formosa Catholic Women’s League (CWL) meeting on April 4 saw CWL President Linda Freiburger welcome Captain Pat Glazier and Chief Keith Cassidy of South Bruce Fire Rescue – Teeswater station. She also welcomed CWL members, Lions and Swans who were invited to hear Glazier and Cassidy give instru
Rotary Club holds eighth drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club recently conducted the eighth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners include Gord and Pauline Francis ($1,000), Don Gross ($500), Sandy Hiscox ($300), Karen Creighton ($250), Carl Linthorn ($200) and Greg Smith ($150). The draw was made by Rob Binkley, left, with assistance from R
