On Thursday, Sept. 2, Bruce County council adopted a resolution in support of reconciliation, acknowledgement, and collaboration for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Walkerton Herald-Times
New social service relief, community housing funding available in Bruce County
BRUCE COUNTY – At the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) conference on Monday, Aug.…
County council commends Westario on LEAP funding
With the pandemic showing no sign of disappearing anytime soon, and the financial hardships it has caused continuing, programs to help low-income households are welcome.
Hometown filly Power Of An Angel victorious in Grassroots
After battling against the province’s best two-year-old pacing fillies for the last two months, Power Of An Angel returned home to Hanover Raceway and found her way to the winner’s circle in the first of five $21,450 Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots divisions on Saturday, Sept. 4.
Two local boys help Wilmot Thunder win gold
Two local boys have had a whirlwind of a summer.
Hawks back on the ice at Walkerton arena
The Walkerton Hawks Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) team takes to the ice this week for the first time in a year, although the league’s season doesn’t start officially until the beginning of October.
Medical officer of health recommends workplace vaccination policies
Although local numbers remain consistently low – only two new cases reported for Sept. 5, with 16 active cases and 16 high-risk contacts – other parts of Ontario and Canada are seeing a precipitous rise in numbers. A major reason is the highly contagious Delta variant.
Welcoming Week celebrations being held in Bruce, Grey counties
To celebrate the diverse communities across Grey-Bruce, and to continue to foster an inclusive community and welcome newcomers, Grey County and Bruce County are hosting a week of celebration – the first annual Welcoming Week – from Sept. 10-19.
And the battle continues…
Saugeen Municipal Airport has placed additional concrete blocks in front of the hangar owned by pilot Phil Englishman, who responded by placing another sign on the hangar door calling for the resignation of the SMA commission chair. This is the latest in an ongoing dispute between Englishman and the
Vaccination the focus of update by medical officer of health
Bruce County councillors had some questions for Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, on the new vaccine passport that will soon come into effect.
Gallery owner hosts open house in Cargill
Kevin McKague held a special open house in Cargill, by invitation only, for members of Brockton council, Bruce County Tourism and other local dignitaries the afternoon of Sept. 2.
Huron-Bruce candidates participate in all-candidates meeting
Four federal Huron-Bruce candidates squared off on the topic of agriculture, in last week’s all-candidates meeting hosted by the Huron and Bruce federations of agriculture.
Sept. 2 gas leak results in brief road closure
A gas leak on Sept. 2 resulted in a brief road closure by the OPP.
Students are back to school in Walkerton
Students headed back to class for the first time since April – an exciting day. This photo shows students arriving at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton Tuesday morning. Drivers are reminded to take extra caution at times when students are heading to and from school, especially until both student
Vaccination rates at Brucelea Haven a concern for county
Discussion of vaccination rates among staff at the county’s two long-term care homes ended with words of appreciation for the staff at Gateway Haven in Wiarton, where 85 per cent have received two doses of vaccine.
