MPP Bill Walker, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound visited Chapman House in Owen Sound last week to announce one-time COVID-19 funding of $340,000 to assist the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce with addressing shortfalls experienced during the pandemic.
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Hanover Rotary holds fundraiser for Saugeen Hospice
The fundraising draw for the beautiful donated quilt was made on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the Hanover Rotary’s Christmas meeting. There were 939 tickets were sold and the winning ticket was held by Carl Kuhnke of Walkerton. With generous donations from the community, $3,280 was raised and will be present
DiCastri, Bethune return as chair, vice-chair of Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
Lori DiCastri, trustee for Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine and Brockton Ward 31, returns as the chairperson of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board.
Bruce County appoints MacDonald as interim CAO
Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine MacDonald as the interim CAO, effective Dec. 16.
Race Team #37 makes donation to local hockey organization
Race Team #37 made a donation to the Grey/Bruce Special Hockey Foundation for Intellectually Challenged Athletes on Sunday, Dec. 19. The donation took place at DK Salon, the home of Ben, Jenna, Del and Laci Freiburger, across from the Dunkeld turnip waxing plant. The donation helps with jerseys, equ
Ice oval to return to Lobies Park for another season
“With the weather’s co-operation, there will be ice,” said Mark Coleman, director of community services.
Hawks skid into Christmas break with pair of losses
The Walkerton Hawks had a disappointing weekend, first losing 10-3 to Mitchell on home ice Friday night, followed by a 4-1 loss to Goderich on Saturday.
Council approves funding for Formosa multi-use pad
A covered multi-use pad is coming to Formosa, and just in time for the community’s homecoming celebration next year.
Larsen & Shaw employees get delicious Christmas gift
It was a Christmas gift a year in the making. Mary Jane Bushell, president and CEO of Larsen and Shaw Ltd., Walkerton, explained, “For several years my husband and I have supported local farms through their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs.
Brockton updates COVID-19 restrictions, seeks public assistance
The Municipality of Brockton continues strongly encourages residents to take the new threat of the Omicron variant seriously and continue following public health measures in order to prevent further spread of the virus, and transmissible variants.
Health unit urges caution in the face of rising COVID numbers
COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in Grey-Bruce.
Formosa Lions honour long-serving members
The Formosa Lions Club member and District Governor Jennifer Batte (far right) recently presented Milestone Chevron Awards to a number of Lions for their long-time service to the organization. Pictured, from left: Lion Carl Zettel, 45 years; Pat Strauss, 45 years; Mike Hallahan, 45 years; Joan Borho
Bruce County Library introduces Playaways and Wonderbooks
Bruce County Public Library is introducing its new audiobook collection, Playaways and Wonderbooks, by Launchpad. These two products offer a new twist on audiobooks.
Great ‘Cookie Caper’ a huge success
Knights of Columbus Council #2042 completed their 15th year of “cookie capering” on a high…
Arra updates board of health on new COVID-19 information
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health (MOH), told members of the board of health at the Dec. 17 meeting there has been a change in trends over the previous 10 days.
