The Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) announced Rick Richardson as the league’s first commissioner on Nov. 1.
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Thundercats earn four points with wins over Lucknow, Tavistock
The Durham Thundercats have won three of their last four games, following a two-win weekend.
Junior Capitals pick up three points in weekend matchups
The Walkerton Capitals continue to cruise along towards the midway point of the 2023-24 PJHL campaign, with the junior squad picking up three of a possible four points in Pollock Division action last weekend.
Walkerton U13 Rep C team ranked No. 1 in Ontario
Walkerton has long had a reputation for having great minor hockey rep teams. Now, according to MyHockeyRankings, Walkerton can boast the No. 1-ranked U13 Rep team in the province.
Grey-Bruce Living Wage jumps to $22.75 an hour for 2023
The United Way of Bruce Grey announced last week the new living wage for the region is $22.75 an hour, up 9.6 per cent from $20.70 an hour last year.
October another slow month of home sales in Brockton: RAGBOS
The slow movement of home sales in Brockton continued last month.
Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation seeks $1.5M support from Bruce County for MRI addition to capital redevelopment project
The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation is asking the County of Bruce to consider contributing $1.5 million to the campaign that’s currently underway to raise funds for the hospital’s redevelopment.
Local students hear about military from a serving armed forces member
Cpl. Nick Coppis, a member of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters, told students at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in Walkerton what it’s like to serve in today’s military. His presentation was part of the school’s marking of Remembrance Day.
Sultans of String collaboration with Indigenous, Métis and Inuit musicians a magical performance
The Sultans of String, along with Indigenous collaborators Marc Meriläinen, Shannon Thunderbird and Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk, with virtual appearances by Dr. Duke Redbird, Kendra Tagoona/Tracy Sarazin and Northern Cree, are currently on tour promoting their album, Walking Through the Fire.
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary distribute proceeds of Strawberry Supper
The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary presented cheques to Saugeen Hospice and the Walkerton Food Bank with the proceeds from the group’s 2023 Strawberry Supper.
Bruce County council to vote on development charges, Nov. 16
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, has, in his words, a “huge week” ahead of him.
Ombudsman determines Brockton meeting should not have been closed
The Ontario Ombudsman has completed an investigation into a complaint about a closed meeting.
Hanover, West Grey ‘charting a path for mutual prosperity’
West Grey and Hanover announced in a joint press release last week that they are “charting path for growth and mutual prosperity” in southern Grey County.
Residents voice concerns about proposed battery electrical storage system facility in Cargill
A public meeting was held at the Cargill Community Centre on Nov. 9 to give members of the community the opportunity to hear information about a proposed battery electrical storage system (BESS) facility in the area. It’s one of several such sites being looked at for BESS facilities.
IN PHOTOS: Local communities remember those who fought for our freedom
Gratifyingly large crowds turned out for Remembrance Day ceremonies in Walkerton and Mildmay on Nov. 11, despite the fact it was Saturday, and the weather wasn’t the best. People of all ages, from babies to seniors, including a substantial number of students, gathered at the communities’ cenotaphs t
