Bald eagles have been making more and more appearances in the area recently. Reader Connie Wolfe has spotted these magnificent birds multiple times in recent weeks – Dec. 11 just off County Road 3, one beside her house on Dec. 22, and most recently on the afternoon of Jan. 16 on Concession 4. Two ea
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News from Formosa
With the pandemic once again shutting down municipal halls, the Formosa Lions held their monthly meeting by Zoom. Lion President Jim Batte welcomed 15 members. Secretary Lion Hank Soers and Treasurer Lion John Schill tended to their duties.
Brockton looks at reducing 6.8 per cent budget increase
Mayor Chris Peabody spent the hours prior to Tuesday night’s council meeting in budget deliberations with council and senior staff.
Brockton resident charged with impaired driving
A Brockton resident is facing multiple charges, including impaired driving, following a single vehicle crash last week.
Impaired driving facing court date
A Carrick Township resident is facing charges, including impaired driving, after ditching their vehicle on Bruce County Road 4 last week.
Former employee suing NWMO for being ‘too much on the side of the community’
A former employee of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has filed a lawsuit against the organization.
Winter wonderland
Whether you enjoy skiing, skating or careening down a hill backwards on a flying saucer, recent snow turned Brockton into a winter wonderland. The Lobies Park skating oval and cross-country ski trail have been getting a lot of use, and the Centennial Park hill is a local favourite.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre has action plan to restore services in Walkerton, Chesley
“We have an action plan,” said Michael Barrett, CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC). “Now we have to see results.”
‘We want the ER open’: Local group meets with MPPs to discuss service cuts at Walkerton, Chesley hospitals
A group of local citizens has gotten together for the sole purpose of getting the emergency departments at the Walkerton and Chesley hospitals open for full 24-hour service.
Police respond to Brant Township break-in, make arrest
A Wellington North man is facing charges following his arrest at a break-in at a Brant Township commercial property on Jan. 25.
Inflation anxiety: More Canadians say they’re worse off now financially than any time since 2010
A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute (ARI) finds some Canadians struggling more than ever to endure the financial stresses of the pandemic, while others, secured by their relatively strong position of wealth, have seen their economic well-being maintained, if not improved.
Ontario to ‘cautiously and gradually ease’ public health restrictions starting Jan. 31
Premier Doug Ford was prompt in announcing Thursday morning that COVID-19 public health measures will “cautiously and gradually” ease later this month.
University studies released on possible use of hemp CBD in the fight against COVID-19
Recent headlines announcing a discovery that includes using CBD as a possible way to combat the coronavirus have local expert Ashely Vander Velden, from Naturally Bongins in Wingham, concerned.
South Bruce wants more info before supporting MRI unit in Wingham
Ontario Health is expecting to approve 15 proposals for MRI machines in the province, however, South Bruce council would like more information before they choose to support the addition of an MRI machine in the Wingham & District Hospital.
Walkerton Clean Water Centre hits major milestone
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is excited to announce that it has provided training on drinking water treatment, technologies and regulatory requirements to 100,000 participants across Ontario.
