The Walkerton and District Optimist Club welcomed ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, as well as assorted princesses, superheroes, and adorable little woodland creatures, to the Halloween Maze and Games at the Walkerton Legion on the weekend. The hundreds of children who attended receiv
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Inclusion and diversity stressed in GBLIP report
“Immigration is not just a nice thing to think about; it will be essential for rural Ontario,” said County Coun. Kenneth Craig, Kincardine.
Public invited to bridge ribbon-cutting in Paisley
Bruce County and Arran-Elderslie are excited to invite the public to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the new Paisley bridge.
Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce seeks volunteers
Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce is on the lookout for passionate individuals to join their organization as dedicated volunteers.
South Bruce council receives update on library operations
The Mildmay and Teeswater branches of the Bruce County Public Library are “busy little branches,” according to the county’s director of library services.
County endorses province’s proposed changes to definition of ‘affordable housing unit’
Bruce County council has directed staff to inform the minister of municipal affairs that the county supports changes to the definition of “affordable residential unit” under Bill 134, the Affordable Homes, Good Jobs Act.
Council approves refurbishment of three more windows at Victoria Jubilee Hall
Brockton council has approved replacement of three additional windows at Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH).
American consulate official visits Bruce County
At first, Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody said he wasn’t too sure when he was contacted by a representative from the American consulate in Toronto.
Walkerton Legion begins 2023 Poppy Campaign
Walkerton Legion Poppy Chair Jake Lantz pins the ceremonial first poppy of the 2023 campaign on the lapel of Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody. The Poppy Campaign started on Oct. 27.
Jubilee Acres celebrates 25 years of helping to end world hunger
The Jubilee Acres growing project for Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB) celebrated its 25th and final year of helping to end world hunger with a gala fundraising dinner on Oct. 29 at the Walkerton Knights of Columbus Hall.
Battery electrical storage system near Cargill proposed
Ontario is looking at a system to capture and store the unused electricity produced at night, and release it into the grid when needed.
‘He didn’t want to live the simple, farming life’
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill did not get many things wrong when it came to his military strategies and predictions in regards to fighting the Axis Powers during the Second World War.
Walkerton U11 Rep C Capitals tame Minto Mad Dogs
The Walkerton Capitals U11 Rep C team are off to a hot start of the 2023-24 season, winning their first five games, including a one-sided 13-1 win over the Minto Mad Dogs on Saturday at the Walkerton arena. Pictured: Walkerton forward Jack Wilhelm evades the defensive efforts of Minto’s Kason Frankl
Thundercats open season with OT win over Wolves
Kyler Nixon scored three times and Brendon Landry stopped 46 shots in goal to lead the Durham Thundercats (1-0-0) to a 4-3 win over the Ripley Wolves (1-2-0) on Saturday night.
Capitals split weekend home tests
The Junior Capitals were able to snap a four-game losing skid with a decisive 3-0 win over the Wingham Ironmen on Oct. 21 at the Walkerton Community Centre.
