Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council’s long-term care committee of management report included a number that startled at least one council member.

Becky Smith of the Municipal Innovation Council has been making the rounds of local municipal councils to provide an update on what’s happening.

The Bruce County Public Library has gratefully received a $10,000 donation from the Community Foundations Fund of The Society of United Professionals, Bruce Local. This generous gift will be used to help launch the library’s bookmobile. 

Much of the recent national headlines have centered around the “Freedom Convoy” protests across the country, with the Ottawa protests the focal point of the movement. Support for the convoy has spread across the country, including Bruce County, where a number of events have taken place. This vehicle

Ronald Seifried, 60, of West Grey pleaded guilty in Walkerton Court on Feb. 2, to charges of dangerous driving causing death, and failing to remain and provide assistance.

The strong building report for January is one of the key highlights of the Brockton council meeting agenda for Feb. 8, said Mayor Chris Peabody.

Those beautiful snowmobile trails near Lake Rosalind don’t just happen, they take work, as shown by this trail groomer in action.

Following a brief COVID-19 report to Bruce County council on Thursday, Feb. 3, Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, was congratulated by County Coun. Chris Peabody for “spearheading the effort” to get as many people as possible a third or “booster” shot of vaccine.

Few activities can rival the thrill of going down the hill on a toboggan. The only downfall to sledding is the climb back up the hill before taking another slide down, however everyone is all smiles as they make their way back up. The hill at Centennial Park is a popular spot for kids of all ages in

Michael Barrett, CEO of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC), provided the board with an update on what’s happening regarding getting the hospitals in Walkerton and Chesley back up to where they can provide full service in their emergency departments instead of closing overnight.

The province says more than 44 million COVID-19 rapid testing kits will be made available to the general public for at-home use.

An officer with the Hanover Police Service has been charged by the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) following a sexual assault investigation.

South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) will soon resume non-emergent and non-urgent surgeries and procedures.