Walkerton Herald-Times

Hundreds of people have lost their jobs and more than 70 weekly newspapers will cease publication after Metroland Media Group announced on Friday it is declaring bankruptcy.

The St. Thomas Anglican Church annual chicken barbecue last week sold out – 376 tickets including 53 meals delivered to Brucelea Haven.

The Chepstow Lions hosted a very successful car tour this summer, raising thousands of dollars for local organizations. Recently, the Lions presented $1,000 from the proceeds of the car tour to the breakfast program at Mary Immaculate Conception School. Presenting school representatives with the don

Bruce County council’s executive committee has approved a $500,000 contribution over five years to the Grey Bruce Health Services Addictions and Mental Health Wellness and Treatment Centre. The centre will be located at a former school in Owen Sound.

After a COVID-19-related hiatus, Grey Bruce Public Health is again looking at the prospect of amalgamating with another health unit or units, either voluntarily or by being “voluntold.”

The small but mighty Terry Fox Run in Walkerton did it again – raised a phenomenal $5,131 to help fund leading-edge cancer research projects. “Not bad for just 24 participants,” said run organizer John Markauskas, who commented on the dedicated individuals who participate in the run every year.

Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, said Tuesday that he was looking forward to discussion on the county’s development charges (DCs) during the Sept. 21 meeting – especially in light of recent housing policy changes at the federal level.

It’s a new season and a clean slate for the Walkerton Capitals, who opened up their 2023-24 PJHL campaign with a win and a loss last weekend.

The dog days of summer were felt in the Brockton housing market last month.

It costs an estimated $35,000 to raise, train and place one Dog Guide.

Saturday, Sept. 16 marked the final ceremony of the year honouring the memory of war veterans buried in local cemeteries.

Brockton council gave the go-ahead for a detailed staff report on Saugeen Municipal Airport. The report will “evaluate the service and the potential implications of a sale or dissolution of the organization.”

Natalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition, paid a visit to the Chesley hospital site for a brief press conference the morning of Friday, Sept. 15.

Mayor Mark Goetz took time near the end of the Sept. 12 council meeting to provide council with an update on Bruce County’s proposal to implement development charges (DCs) across the county.