South Bruce Grey Health Centre announced in a press release it will be closing the Walkerton emergency department from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily, and converting Chesley hospital to a 20-bed alternate level of care unit, effective Dec. 27, for an indefinite period.
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Ontario to cut capacity limits, reduce gathering sizes in response to Omicron
The province is implementing new capacity restrictions to several sectors in response to the ever-increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario.
Province expands COVID-19 booster dose eligibility to those 18 and older
The province has expanded eligibility for third COVID-19 vaccine doses to all Ontarians 18 and older beginning Dec. 20.
Bruce County paramedics ‘stuff an ambulance’
After visits to locations in Wiarton, Southampton and Port Elgin, Bruce County’s paramedics will be taking their “stuff-the-ambulance” holiday food drive to the Kincardine Sobey’s on Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Weiler’s Cleaning and Restoration celebrates 35th anniversary
Weiler’s Cleaning and Restoration Ltd. recently celebrated its 35th anniversary. Here, Mayor Chris Peabody, far right, offers his congratulations on this milestone.
Walkerton musician releases second album
Pat McNinch, known in music circles as PJ Mack, is no stranger to the recording studio.
Bruce County updated on homelessness response
The issue of homelessness is a concern as winter weather sets in.
Sacred Heart High School students make donation to Optimists
Students from Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton collected over 50 gifts for the Walkerton Optimists to present to families in the Walkerton area. From the left is Betty Ann Elliott of the Optimist Club, and Sacred Heart students Jeffrey Carter and Lucas House.
Keep fire safety in mind as temperatures drop
The Walkerton Fire Department is urging everyone to keep fire safety in mind as the temperatures turn colder.
Herald-Times’ Knittin’ Tree a success
Many families in the area will be having a warmer Christmas thanks to the knitting skills of people who donated enough mittens, scarves, hats, socks and baby blankets to cover the Walkerton Herald-Times Christmas “knittin’” tree – and then some! Here, Molly Clark-Hurley of the Bruce County’s human s
OPG donates $20K to Walkerton hospital
On Dec. 7, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a $20,000 donation toward the Foundation’s ongoing mammography campaign. This year, OPG‘s Corporate Citizenship Program supported 67 individual projects across Bruce County. This program lo
Brockton to seek MZO for high-density residential development
A busy council agenda Tuesday evening included one report that spells good news for people desperate for affordable housing.
Brockton home sales slip in November
The number of homes sold in Brockton last month was down from the previous month and November 2020, however buyers are still willing to pay a premium for homes.
Province doubles OCIF grant to Brockton
The provincial government recently announced it is more than doubling the Ontario Communities Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) grant from 2021, providing almost $17 million to help build and repair infrastructure across Huron-Bruce.
