The latest in a continuing series of problems being blamed on the global pandemic is boys falling behind at school.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Open houses bring Bruce County closer to passing new Official Plan
BRUCE COUNTY - The week of May 25-29 brought the county a major step closer to having a new Official Plan (OP).
Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike
HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.
Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project
WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.
Time to end the stigma
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada. It was established in 1951 by the Canadian Mental Health Association to encourage people to seek help when needed, and to foster understanding.
Brockton’s draft zoning bylaw protects downtown, reduces red tape for residential development
WALKERTON - Brockton was set to hold its municipal-wide zoning bylaw review and statutory meeting on May 26, during the regular Brockton Council meeting.
Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw winners
Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw May 21 winners: $1,000 - Carolyn/Scott Thibaudeau, $500 - Jane/Glen Wilhelm, $300 - Candice Wright, $250 - Bette Davis, $150 - Nina McTeer.
Second Hand Rose Shop donates to Walkerton Food Bank
Pearl and Marilyn, volunteers with Second Hand Rose Shop present Dianne Waram of the Walkerton Food Bank with a donation of $5,000.
Regional system transition, election raise questions at SVCA meeting
FORMOSA - While the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors dealt with a full agenda of regular business - including reports on not one but two flood events, final work resulting from the lightning strike on the Formosa office, tree planting and next year’s budget - discussion kept
Discovery Week introduces medical students to rural medicine
HANOVER - First-year medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University will begin their learning and training with Hanover & District Hospital as part of the 28th annual Discovery Week.
Water festival draws hundreds of students to Chesley for 25th anniversary
CHESLEY - More than 1,200 students from across Grey and Bruce counties gathered in Chesley for the 25th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, a three-day event focused on water education, conservation and hands-on learning.
Bluewater board recognizes student senators, welcomes incoming representatives at May meeting
CHESLEY - Students from across the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) were recognized for their leadership and contributions during a May 19 board meeting, as trustees and staff also welcomed incoming student senators set to begin their roles this fall.
OPP release latest Unsolved episode featuring new evidence in 1988 disappearance of Lois Hanna
KINCARDINE - Lois Hanna vanished in Kincardine, Ontario on a hot July long weekend approximately 38 years ago. As part of the Unsolved video series, the Ontario Provincial Police has released a new documentary, Vanished Lois Hanna: Unsolved, with never-before-seen evidence and witness accounts.
Drawing a skill, not a gift
BROCKTON - Most adults I meet say the same thing: “I can’t even draw a stick figure.”
Bluewater board rolls out Grades 1–9 literacy and math frameworks to standardize instruction
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) trustees received an update May 19 on new Grades 1–9 language and mathematics instruction frameworks aimed at strengthening consistency, clarity and instructional time across schools.
