The local unemployment rate increased by 0.4 percentage points in November, however it still remains the lowest in Ontario.
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Saugeen First Nation declares state of emergency following another opioid-related death
The Chippewas of Saugeen have declared a state of emergency in the territory after another opioid-related death rocked the small community.
Hanover police perform CPR on person with no vital signs
Hanover police have had a busy few days.
Di Castri returns for fourth term as chair of Catholic school board
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board held its inaugural meeting on Nov. 21 at the Catholic Education Centre in Hanover.
Walkerton U11 Rep Capitals take part in Regional Silver Stick tourney
The Walkerton U11 Reps spent a lot of time at Wingham’s North Huron Wescast Community Complex over the past two weeks, as the squad participated in the 2022-23 Regional Silver Stick tournament. The Capitals came up short with three preliminary round losses.
Walkerton U21 Capitals finalists at Regional Silver Stick
The Walkerton U21 Capitals came within a couple goals of winning the 2022-23 Regional ‘C’ Silver Stick championship in Lucknow last weekend, ultimately falling to Tweed 1-0 in the final.
Walkerton Capitals U13 LL#1 win nail-biter against Minto
The Walkerton Capitals U13 LL #1 squad travelled to Palmerston on Dec. 1 for a game with the Minto Mad Dogs.
Capitals drop pair of close games against Wingham, Kincardine
A pair of losses on the weekend holds the Walkerton Capitals second from the bottom spot of the Pollock Division of the PJHL.
Bruce County makes new committee appointments
The Dec. 1 meeting of Bruce County council included committee chair and committee appointments.
Stuff-the-Ambulance holiday food drives taking place across Bruce County
Join Bruce County’s Paramedic Services and their local 911 Emergency Service partners for Stuff-The-Ambulance Holiday Food Drives across the region this December. All donations will be given to the local food banks.
Optimists host ‘Breakfast with Santa’ in Walkerton
The Walkerton Legion was taken over by tiny elves and children on their best behaviour on Saturday, as the Optimists hosted Santa and Mrs. Claus for a community breakfast. (Above) A hearty breakfast was a treat for kids and their parents – and the occasional elf.
Walkerton Knights of Columbus make donation to Victoria Jubilee Hall
The Walkerton Knights of Columbus presented a cheque for $3,000 to assist with the stair replacement project at Victoria Jubilee Hall. Participating in the cheque presentation are Jim Bohnert and Wayne Schnurr.
Rotary Club of Walkerton donates to Saugeen Hospice
This year’s July 16 garage tour, a fundraiser for Saugeen Hospice Inc. and the Rotary Clubs of Walkerton, Mildmay and Hanover, raised a total of $17,800. The three Rotary Clubs each donated their share back to Saugeen Hospice. Here, representatives from the garage owners, Rotarians and Saugeen Hospi
Rotary Club of Walkerton makes donation to Victoria Jubilee Hall
The Rotary Club of Walkerton presented a cheque for $6,000 for Victoria Jubilee Hall’s new entrance stairs. The concrete stairs that were replaced, along with the columns and upper porch were thought to have been installed in the late 1920s and early 1930s, in place of the original 1897 wooden stair
CKNX Relief Truck campaign encourages more donations for Walkerton food bank
Starting on Nov. 28, volunteers at Walkerton Foodland, Mildmay Freshmart and Kaufman’s Your Independent Grocer collected foodbank bags for the CKNX Relief Truck.
