“The Walkerton Horticultural Society has another year planned with interesting quest speakers and events. William Dickie from Lucknow will be speaking at the March 2001 meeting about making twig furniture which is becoming very popular.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Collision on Bruce Road 3 claims a life
A two-vehicle collision on May 13 at 7:41 p.m., claimed one life and sent several people to hospital, at least one with serious injuries.
Dairy Club learns the science behind Pine River Cheese
The second meeting of the South Bruce 4-H Dairy Club was held on May 13 at Pine River Cheese, located 10 minutes south of Kincardine on Highway 21.
Durham St. bridge: County holds public meeting to ‘bridge the gap’ for local businesses
The Walkerton bridge replacement information session for businesses on May 11 was far different from the public meeting held in October 2022.
South Bruce 4-H Dairy Club hosts first meeting of 2023
Spring is here and the South Bruce 4-H Dairy Club is under way.
Cleaning up Brockton
With the warm weather here to stay (or so we hope!), spring clean ups have been taking place across Brockton.
OPP warn of packages containing lethal substance
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public about packages – containing a potentially lethal substance – that may have been sent to individuals at risk of self-harm in communities across Ontario.
Chi Cheemaun pays tribute to man who named her in annual tradition
A hush came over the people gathered on the shore of Georgian Bay as The Chi Cheemaun rounded the corner and turned to begin its journey past the Cape Croker Lighthouse, where family and friends gather each year to witness an annual tradition that honours the man who named the famous ferry.
(Un)Serious People
A couple months ago I got sucked into HBO’s show Succession, a show currently nearing the end of its fourth and final season. The show, allegedly based on Rupert Murdoch (owner of a media empire), features the influential Fox News and the complex relationships he has with his children. Intergenerati
Formosa Swans hear about Molly’s Team
The Formosa Swans welcomed one of their own members as a guest speaker at their May meeting.
Minister of Long-Term Care responds to county concern
Paul Calandra, Ontario’s minister of long-term care, has responded to correspondence from the county expressing concern over level of care per diem funding.
Province addresses veterinary shortage, updates Veterinarians’ Act
Together with Ontario livestock organizations, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has identified the critical shortage of veterinarians, especially those active in large animal medicine, as one of the biggest problems facing farmers in this province.
Peabody: Ridout Street report generates a lot of public interest
Following discussion last month about concerns over traffic on Ridout Street, staff presented a report at the May 9 council meeting. “We’ve been getting a lot of calls,” said Mayor Chris Peabody.
Local groups planning upcoming events in Formosa
The Formosa Catholic Women’s League (CWL) held their annual retreat night on Tuesday, May 2. Following mass, Father Emmanuel Azike gave an inspiring talk on the role of men and women in the Catholic Church. A discussion was also held on the role of the CWL within the Catholic Church. CWL members ass
Workplace fatality leads to hefty fine against Chepstow company
A Chepstow-based company has been fined $110,000, plus a 25 per cent victim fine surcharge, by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development following the death of a worker in January 2020.
