A Place to Belong: Stories from Newcomers is a compilation of 19 stories of the experiences of immigrants and former refugees as they became new residents of Grey-Bruce. The Ginger Press out of Owen Sound published this beautifully written collection in 2021.
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Jim Batte presented with Melvin Jones Fellowship Award
At the April 12 Formosa Lions’ meeting, President Lion Jim Batte (left) was presented with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award by Lion Hank Soers, club secretary. Batte joined Lions in 2005 and has served as president three times. He and his wife took in 26 Lions’ Youth Exchanges between the years of
Optimist Club hosts spelling bee for local Grade 5 students
On Thursday, March 23, the Walkerton and District Optimist Club hosted its annual spelling bee. The spelling bee was held at KINHALL, above Timber Mart in Walkerton. After three years of not being able to host this event due to the pandemic, students were excited to participate.
Potential investors from Quebec visit East Ridge Business Park
Mayor Chris Peabody is hopeful the county’s participation in the recent MIPIM conference in Cannes, France will pay off for Brockton.
Brockton supports resolution to remove barriers for women in politics
Council discussed two different kinds of accessibility during the April 11 meeting.
Chepstow Lions Club makes donation to food bank
The Chepstow Lions Club recently presented the Walkerton and District Food Bank with several food donations, as well as a cheque for $1,000 to assist with the food bank’s efforts. Presenting Diane Waram (second from right) of the Walkerton and District Food Bank with the donations are Lions Donna Sp
Fun time at the park
Last week’s burst of warm weather meant fun at Optimist Park for Connor Wendorf, and Addy and Ivan Mawhinney. The revamped park is sure to be a popular place this spring and summer.
Brockton takes on province in bid for residential zoning
Brockton took the extreme measure of bypassing the usual rezoning process and seeking a Minister’s Zoning Order to rezone some industrial land – of which it has a surplus – for residential use. The MZO ended up being approved in November 2022.
Brockton council discusses possibility of crosswalk for Robinson Street
Safety was on the agenda at the April 11 Brockton council meeting.
Brockton will be represented on Finland DGR tour
A major topic of discussion at Brockton’s April 11 council meeting was the upcoming visit to Finland’s deep geological repository (DGR) for spent nuclear fuel.
Ontario Liberal Party leadership candidates coming to Wingham
Several Ontario Liberal Party leadership candidates will be coming to Wingham later this month to speak to Huron-Bruce supporters.
Midwestern Newspapers picks up seven first-place honours at OCNA Awards
Nominated for 12 awards in the 2022 OCNA Better Newspapers Competition, Midwestern Newspapers picked up a total of seven first-place honours following the virtual announcement of the winning entries on April 14.
South Bruce accepts offer of two additional spots on Finland trip
South Bruce’s delegation to Finland later this year will be a bit bigger than originally planned.
South Bruce issues burn ban, effective April 13
South Bruce’s fire chief has issued an open-air burn ban in the municipality.
Regional unemployment rate jumps to 5.9 per cent
The local unemployment rate has reached its highest levels since April 2021, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.
