The local unemployment rate increased by 0.8 percentage points in January.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Workplace injuries result in $75K fine for Walkerton company
A Walkerton company, John Ernewein Limited, a company involved in agricultural and commercial contracting, was fined $75,000 in provincial offences court in Stratford on Jan. 10 of this year for a workplace incident in Brunner, Ont.
Bruce County’s long-term care residents, families express positive experiences
Bruce County’s long term care residents and families expressed positive overall experiences at Brucelea Haven (Walkerton) and Gateway Haven (Wiarton) in a recent survey.
Mudmen return to Victoria Jubilee Hall on March 25
Mudmen, “Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors,” return to Victoria Jubilee Hall next month as part of their 25th anniversary tour.
South Bruce pondering 6.67 per cent tax increase
Council is considering a 6.67 per cent tax increase as part of its 2023 budget deliberations.
Ontario Service Awards presented in Formosa
Six members of the Formosa Lions Club were presented with Ontario 2022 Volunteer Service Awards on Feb. 9 for their commitment to volunteerism.
Walkerton Legion hosts public speaking competition
A near-capacity crowd of supporters listened intently and cheered on some of the area’s talented young students at the Walkerton Legion’s public speaking competition.
Peabody interested in hearing from private sector in housing
This promises to be a busy week for Mayor Chris Peabody, with both a meeting of municipal council and county council.
Celebrating 30 years of looking after Walkerton’s pet cats and dogs
Veterinarians Dr. Sally Parks and Dr. Linda Bolton have owned and operated Mullen Small Animal Clinic in Walkerton for 30 years.
Bruce County hosts housing forum
The issue of housing, primarily but not exclusive to affordable housing, is an issue right across Canada. Bruce County has not been a quiet observer, but has taken a leadership role in identifying where the problems are, and coming up with solutions.
Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations
Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 12 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2022 Better Newspaper Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.
Once in a lifetime: Adare Castle wins O’Brien Award
The O’Brien Award is something horsemen dream about.
Capitals doubled up by Bulldogs
A sudden, intense winter storm led to a number of postponements Friday night, including the PJHL game dubbed “Battle of the Basement” between the Goderich Flyers and Walkerton Capitals.
Hanover Community Players make donation to Ontario Student Nutrition Program
Bev Gateman, Grey-Bruce co-ordinator, Ontario Student Nutrition Program, accepts a donation of $896 from Hanover Community Players board member Linda Manchester. The money was raised from patrons attending Oliver! and the $1 per ticket program. HCP thanks its supporters for attending the shows and m
Meridian makes donation to local music program
Meridian Credit Union has donated $250 to Sistema Walkerton through its Good Neighbour Program.
