Walkerton Herald-Times

Through what Bob McCulloch called the “strategic” use of funds, Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) has done a lot of work over the past year.

Amanda Kokas, provincial offences court manager for Grey and Bruce counties, provided an update on court operations to Bruce County council on Jan. 11.

Provincial funding announcements, even of this magnitude, rarely draw such a large, enthusiastic crowd – especially during a winter storm.

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) found the right combination of features for a top-notch agricultural trade show a long time ago. Times change, and so do the elements for that winning combination. This year’s GBFW is the proof.

The Walkerton Capitals were a bit sluggish out of the gate in returning from the PJHL’s holiday hiatus last weekend, with the junior club dropping a pair of decisions in Pollock Division action.

The Durham Thundercats sit in fifth place in the Ontario Elite Hockey League standings following a pair of crucial wins over the weekend against Minto and Saugeen Shores.

The Walkerton Capitals U13 Rep C team ended the 2023 calendar year on a high note, winning the Kincardine Regional Silver Stick Tournament.

The recently-opened Teeswater Medical Centre received four donations from local businesses recently.

The upcoming meeting of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference is taking place in Toronto from Jan. 21 to 23.

Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, said that after an extended break for the holidays, “it’s back to work – ROMA (Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference), budget and two county meetings this month.”

Bruce County’s transportation department reminds the public about winter road safety. All roadway users must travel safely, share the road, and respect others.

The Rotary Club held the second drawing of the Walkerton Lottery on Jan. 4. Winners in this round of the draw are Heather Keip/Nicole Schnurr ($1,000), Greg and Shelly Crummer ($500), Matt Reddon ($300), Wally Droefke ($250), Dawn Clark/Kim Dales/Doreen Hamilton ($200) and Steve Lair ($150). Picture

The Chicklettes Coffee Club donated $1,606 to Saugeen Hospice on Friday, Dec. 22. The donation was topped up to $2,000 thanks to a donation from Colleen Donnelly. In this club, if you have a birthday, the birthday lady pays for everyone’s coffee, and everyone else puts in $1 for Saugeen Hospice. Thr

Walkerton’s first baby of 2024 is River Joseph Alexander Mattiuz, son of proud parents Jordan and Kennedy Mattiuz. South Bruce Grey Health Centre announced that River was born on Jan. 2 at 8:45 a.m., weighing in at 7 lbs. 14 oz.

Bruce County has officially joined a growing list of upper- and lower-tier municipalities in Ontario that have implemented development charges.