The Formosa Lions hosted their sweethearts to a Chinese dinner on Feb. 8, 2023. President Lion Jim Batte also welcomed Ken Kazmusz, president of the Hanover Lions. Lions or their spouses were invited to tell a funny story about their or someone else’s wedding day. All participated and everyone had a
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Awards presented to students from St. Teresa of Calcutta School
There were 273 entries from seven area schools in the Walkerton Legion’s Remembrance Poster and Literary competitions.
Bruce County continues to require public meetings for plans of subdivision
Bruce County’s planning and development committee has decided it will continue to require public meetings to be held for plan of subdivision applications.
Peabody heading to Canadian Nuclear Association conference
Although things have started slowing down a bit after what Mayor Chris Peabody called the “torrid” start to the year, that doesn’t mean nothing is happening.
Brockton won’t be participating in FoodCycler pilot
Brockton will not be participating in the FoodCycler pilot program through the Municipal Innovation Council.
IN PHOTOS: Brockton Family Day 2023
The Walkerton arena was a hive of activity on Monday, Feb. 20, hosting numerous Family Day activities.
SVCA directors hear reports on risk management, user fees, source protection
The Feb. 16 meeting of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) board of directors at the Formosa offices included presentations by Glenn Sheppard of Marsh Insurance, Sean-Michael Stephen of Watson and Associates Ltd. (user fee review), Laura Molson – SVCA manager of corporate services, and
Bruce County approves severance in Huron-Kinloss
The Feb. 16 meeting of the county’s planning and development committee was one of the rare occasions when the committee voted against a staff recommendation.
South Bruce to fill vacant seat by appointment
The vacant Mildmay-Carrick Ward councillor seat in South Bruce will be filled by appointment.
Huron-Bruce federal election boundary to remain unchanged
There will be no change to the Huron-Bruce federal riding boundary.
Commissioner: federal government met threshold to invoke Emergencies Act
Public Order Emergency Commissioner Paul Rouleau says the federal government did in fact meet the “very high” threshold required to invoke the Emergencies Act last winter in response to “Freedom Convoy” protests in downtown Ottawa.
Mildmay Moose win FBAC U20 Provincial Championship for third straight year
The Mildmay Moose brought home gold from the FBAO U20 Boys Provincial Championship in Belleville, Feb. 10-12. This marks the third consecutive year the Moose have won the provincial title. The Moose went undefeated in the tournament, scoring 11 goals while allowing only one goal in four games. The n
Durham on brink of elimination in Senior AA quarter-finals
The Durham Thundercats have some heavy lifting to do if the WOAA Senior AA club wants to extend its 2023 postseason.
Capitals score late goal to defeat Barons
In local PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals bounced back from a 7-3 defeat at the hands of the seventh-place Goderich Flyers on Feb. 11, to win 5-4 in Hanover the next afternoon against the second-place Barons.
Bluewater District School Board conducts 2023-24 budget public consultation survey
Members of the public are being invited to share their feedback as part of Bluewater District School Board’s annual budget planning process.
