Council has given the go-ahead to a small apartment development in Cargill.
Walkerton Herald-Times
OPG’s nuclear waste management’s new name stresses sustainability
Fred Kuntz, Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG’s) senior manager, corporate relations, has been making a series of presentations to municipal councils; Tuesday, Nov. 23 he addressed Brockton council.
IN PHOTOS – 2021 Walkerton Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade
The excitement of having a real Santa Claus parade this year drew enthusiastic crowds downtown to applaud the glittering floats, beautiful horses and dogs, heavy machinery and emergency vehicles all dressed up for the occasion, and of course Santa Claus. The parade was organized by the Walkerton Ki
Formosa Christmas house decorating contest judging completed
On Thursday, Nov. 24, the out-of-town judges drove through the streets of Formosa judging the residents’ house decorating contest.
Kinsmen Club donates $1,000 to Walkerton and District Food Bank
The Walkerton Kinsmen Club recently presented the Walkerton and District Food Bank with a $1,000 donation. Kinsmen Club members Jeff Goulding and Wayne Holman presented the cheque to Walkerton and District Food Bank directors Maryanne Buehlow and Ron Collins.
Council looks at options for Riversdale Bridge replacement
The recommended option for replacing the Riversdale Bridge is a prefabricated steel panel bridge, as per the design for future tendering purposes by GM BluePlan.
Brockton not interested in giving up land to Hanover at this time
Mayor Chris Peabody sought council’s direction on how to proceed with a request for a meeting with Hanover regarding that municipality’s growth plan.
Walkerton and District Food Bank’s Christmas campaign underway
On Nov. 29, the first day of the Christmas campaign for the Walkerton and District Food Bank, members of Walkerton Rotary were accepting donations at Kaufman’s Your Independent Grocer. This year’s CKNX Relief Truck campaign will run until Dec. 6. Pictured, from left: Don Moore, Flo Gutscher, Tom Tra
Local businessman part of group interested in buying Saugeen Municipal Airport
A group of people has expressed interest in buying Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA), for the purpose of operating it as an airport on a financially-viable basis.
Arra: Too soon to be sounding alarm about Omicron
Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health (MOH), said in an interview Tuesday, Nov. 30, that it’s too soon to be getting excited about the new Omicron variant that’s been hitting the headlines.
Jackson acclaimed Bruce County warden for 2022
Janice Jackson, mayor of South Bruce Peninsula, has accepted the appointment as warden of Bruce County council for a second term.
Council agrees to change zoning at Mildmay Freshmart plaza
South Bruce council decided to amend their zoning bylaw to make a vacant unit in Mildmay more attractive to interested tenants.
Long-time Listowel Banner GM Bill Huether announces departure after 25 years in media
It would be a very rare occasion indeed if Bill Huether walked into a local restaurant, business, or even the pro shop of the Listowel Golf Club and not know 95 per cent of the people in the room. Perhaps even more rare, that he wouldn’t speak with every single one of them in some facet.
Laurie Hazzard chosen to be the NDP candidate in Huron—Bruce
New Democrats in Huron—Bruce have selected former nurse, educator and school administrator Laurie Hazzard to be their candidate in the 2022 provincial election.
18 drivers charged in month-long speed enforcement blitz in Walkerton
A month-long speed patrol of the East and West Hills in Walkerton has resulted in police charging multiple drivers with speeding.
