2021 was unquestionably a year like no other, one that was dominated by the constantly-evolving situation surrounding the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Walkerton Herald-Times looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment; Part I features the months of January to June…
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Care packages distributed to post-secondary students in South Bruce
Nearly 70 South Bruce youth received a Welcome Home Student Care Packages last month from the municipality.
Brockton driver charged with impaired
Police have charged a Brockton man with impaired driving.
Bruce County completes capital road, bridge projects in 2021
In the final meeting of 2021, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee reviewed a report on capital projects for the year.
Hospital situation still not resolved as Brockton deals with new COVID measures
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody met Tuesday morning with his municipality’s emergency group.
Omicron variant forces postponement of MPP’s levee and citizen recognition night
The rapidly spreading Omicron variant has forced Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson to postpone her annual Remarkable Citizens recognition for a second consecutive year.
Bruce County announces modified services
On Monday, Jan. 3, Ontario announced a temporary return to modified step two measures on the Roadmap to Reopen, beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 5, to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
Brockton issues update on province moving to modified step two
In response to Premier Doug Ford’s announcement on Jan. 3 regarding temporarily moving the province into a modified step two of its Roadmap to Reopen, access to the public for certain municipal services will be affected as of Jan. 5 until further notice.
Ontario moving to ‘modified step two’ on Jan. 5
More public health measures are being introduced by the Ontario government in response to the "alarming" increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations fuelled by the Omicron variant.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week 2022 goes virtual for the second year
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, Jan. 4-11, 2022 is a go, thanks to the communications technology wizards from CTRE Productions. The only thing missing will be the wonderful scent of roast beef at the Elmwood Community Centre.
Brockton Mayor’s Message
2021 has been a year of great change, challenge and triumph in Brockton.
Province announces updates to COVID testing, isolation guidelines
The province has announced changes to its COVID-19 testing and isolation guidelines.
Historic Teeswater Mill has been converted into a vacation destination
What was once known as Little’s Mill, and used as a grist mill has now become Bruce County’s newest vacation destination.
2021 marked by success for Brockton
The year 2021 was a busy one for Brockton despite COVID-19.
Hanover hospital prepares for more patients due to Walkerton ER overnight closure
The overnight closure of Walkerton’s emergency room will have ripple effects.
