Protests in Ottawa, Toronto and Windsor may be getting most of the attention, but local truckers and their supporters are making their opinions known, too.
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Axe ‘N Gear celebrates 15 years of all things music
Axe ‘N Gear Music, the area’s largest music store, just celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Local library patrons get crafty for Valentine’s project
With the province under public health restrictions, staff at Bruce County Public Library’s Walkerton branch decided to bring some Valentine’s spirit to the residents at the Brucelea Haven long-term care home in Walkerton.
Chepstow Lions Club member presented with award
Lion Paul Zister (left) of the Chepstow Lions Club was the recipient of the Lions Foundation of Canada Fellowship Award for his many years of dedicated service in organizing the Chepstow Lions Walk for Guide Dogs each year, which has raised thousands of dollars for Guide Dogs. Lion Paul is more tha
Brockton home sales steady in January
Home sales in Brockton continued to hold steady in the first month of 2022.
Grey-Bruce MOH says Omicron’s peak has passed
Grey Bruce Public Health reports there are seven people with COVID-19 hospitalized in Grey-Bruce, and two local people in hospital outside the area.
Optimist Park playground retaining wall discussed by Brockton council
One issue that arose during 2022 budget deliberations was the need for a retaining wall at the Optimist Park playground adjacent to the arena.
Skating oval still an attraction
Despite yo-yo weather patterns that have included extreme cold, snow, rain and unusually warm temperatures, the skating oval in Lobies Park continues to attract skaters of all ages – a credit to the hard work of recreation department staff. The skating oval and cross-country ski trail have proved to
Brockton passes budget with 3.51 per cent increase
Brockton had a productive budget meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, and ironed out the final details, deciding on a 3.51 per cent increase for an overall 2022 budget of $10,432,163.
MZO public meeting ties labour market issues to housing availability
Brockton has a lot of land that’s ready to be developed in the area of the East Ridge Business Park.
Emergencies Act invoked for first time in response to blockades, occupation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared a national emergency in response to the recent blockades of Canada-U.S. border crossings and the occupation of Wellington Street in downtown Ottawa.
Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations
The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) announced the finalists for its 2021 Better Newspapers Competition this week, with Midwestern Newspapers picking up 12 nominations in recognition of some top-tier local news coverage last year.
One charged following threat at Walkerton school
One person is in custody following a reported threat at a school in Walkerton this morning.
Province accelerates timeline for lifting public health measures
The Ontario government has announced an accelerated timeline for lifting numerous public health measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, including ending provincial proof of vaccination requirements in most settings by March 1.
‘The eyes of the world are upon us’: Ford declares state of emergency, tells Ottawa protesters to ‘go home’
Ontario Premier Doug Ford drew a line on Feb. 11, declaring a provincial state of emergency and pleading to protesters gathered in Ottawa and at critical Canadian border crossings to leave.
