WALKERTON - On Nov. 15, the 55,000 members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) went on strike nationwide.
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Brockton Council looks to cut proposed development charge charge of $9,075 per house
BROCKTON - Council wasn’t ready at the Nov. 12 meeting to implement development charges (DCs) without making some cuts. The proposed charge of $9,075 was more than council members were comfortable with.
Police/hospital partnership group improving outcomes
SBGHC - At the Nov. 6 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Care board of directors, CEO Nancy Shaw told the board about the Grey Bruce Police-Hospital-Community Partnership Committee that met on Oct. 22.
Hanover boil water advisory lifted after two days
HANOVER - A boil water advisory in Hanover has ended, effective Nov. 8.
Winter Woods by Ruth Mittleholtz featured on Walkerton Library Art Wall
WALKERTON - Local artist-writer Ruth Mittelholtz’s latest installation, Winter Woods, is on display on the Art Wall at the Bruce County Public Library in Walkerton through to Dec. 14.
Thompson presents county with commemorative display board
BRUCE COUNTY - Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Ontario’s Minister of Rural Affairs came with cheques in hand on Nov. 8, as she presented the County of Bruce with a Huron-Bruce MPP commemorative visual display board to be exhibited outside the county council chambers.
Walkerton grocers support radiothon
WALKERTON - Kaufman’s Your Independent Grocer and Walkerton Foodland both held Toonie at the Till campaigns in support of the WDHF CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon campaign.
Formosa Lions hold draw; approve donations
FORMOSA – Formosa Lions held their October dinner meeting with winners being drawn for the…
Student petitions against Halloween costume restrictions At WDCS
WALKERTON - Halloween provided the opportunity to dress up in all kinds of wacky and delightful costumes.
Walkerton Capitals lose two
WALKERTON - In PJHL action on the weekend, the Walkerton Capitals lost twice – on Nov. 8 to Mount Forest 6-2, and on Nov. 9 to Fergus 4-1. Both games were played at home.
Trump transgressions ignored
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Eastridge Premium Rentals officially opened with ribbon cutting ceremony
BROCKTON – Officials with the Municipality of Brockton and WT Living cut a ribbon on Nov. 7 to formally recognize the opening of the Eastridge Premium Rental Development in Walkerton.
Signs designating Bruce Road 19 as ‘Highway for Peace’ officially unveiled
BRUCE COUNTY – The official unveiling of the signs designating Bruce Road 19 as “Highway for Peace” took place on a windy corner just outside Walkerton on Nov. 8, in front of a crowd of more than 60 dignitaries and guests.
Trojan Horse coming to Grey-Bruce
GREY-BRUCE - The Ontario Council of Hospitals Unions (OCHU) has a 15-foot replica of the famous Trojan Horse, and they are touring the province with an important message about the state of healthcare in Ontario.
County winter road maintenance won’t include Walkerton sand dome due to poor condition of structure
BRUCE COUNTY - The Walkerton sand dome will not be part of Bruce County’s winter road maintenance plan this winter, due to the structure’s poor condition.
