Ms. Wilson’s Grade 6 class at Walkerton District Community School has been busy studying nutrition and the importance of reading nutrition labels carefully. Students have discovered 61 “hidden names” for sugar and have learned how food companies try and hide sugar in our everyday foods. The class ma
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Fire Marshal: Install carbon monoxide alarms, test regularly
This Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal is reminding Ontarians to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms outside all sleeping areas and test them monthly.
News from the Walkerton Library
Hey Tweens! Are you looking for something to do after school? Come to our Tween Club where we will learn new things, meet other kids, and have fun. The club meets every other week – Nov. 10 and Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. This program is suitable for kids ages 9-13.
In Line Chiropractic’s School Supply Drive a success
Patients at In Line Family Chiropractic and local residents did a great job of supporting In Line’s School Supply Drive in 2021 and 2022. Approximately $2,000 worth of school supplies were divided between Walkerton District Community School, St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School and Sacred Heart Ca
Bruce County Museum hosts war historian and author
In honour of Remembrance Week, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will host an afternoon in conversation with Canada’s top war historian and author Tim Cook on Nov. 9.
Bruce County council discusses transportation capital project update for third quarter
The county’s transportation and environmental services committee received the third quarter capital projects update during the recent meeting of county council.
Recent scams cost locals over $500K
The South Bruce OPP is sending out a fraud warning after a significant amount of money has been lost by residents of Southern Bruce County.
Cargill poker run raises nearly $14,000 for Saugeen Hospice
The first annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show was held at the Cargill Community Centre on Aug. 27, and organizers say it was an incredible success.
Bruce County launches second phase of housing toolkit
Bruce County has announced the launch of the second phase of the Affordable Housing Development Toolkit.
Peabody concerned about impact of impending education strike on municipal daycare centre
Mayor Chris Peabody commented that a lot of parents have expressed concern over what happens at the Brockton Daycare Centre if education workers go on strike.
Grey-Bruce MOH urging people to stay home if sick, get vaccinated
Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health, said last week that COVID-19 is increasing – cases have doubled recently – but it’s not out of proportion with what was projected and prepared for.
Formosa residents want sewer problems fixed, not patched
After years of what has been described by some as inaction by the Municipality of South Bruce to fix the sewer smell problems in Formosa, three residents are calling on the municipally to stop “putting a band-aid” on the issue and properly fix it.
IN PHOTOS: Hockey Day in Walkerton
The Walkerton Community Centre was a hive of activity on Saturday, as Walkerton Minor Hockey teams participated in Hockey Day in Walkerton. The event, held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Walkerton Community Centre, features minor hockey games, a hot breakfast, a meet and greet with the Wal
Durham biker finishes second in provincial mountain bike series
A Durham mountain biker is among one of the province’s best.
Riverhawks drop game to HSC
The Walkerton District Community School senior girls’ basketball team hosted HSC on Friday, Oct. 21.
