And the winner is … Run4Health! Even the rain couldn’t put the damper on the annual fundraising run for the local hospital.
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Brockton council concerned about local ER closures
Brockton council expressed concern about recent emergency room closures in the area.
Remembering our veterans
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 held a special ceremony at the Walkerton Cemetery to remember our veterans. Along with Legion members, participants included Air Cadets, Knights of Columbus, Masons, and Ontario Provincial Police. Several members of the public attended. In all, 422 names were read o
Brockton council hears how county is dealing with homelessness
It’s not an easy problem that suddenly appeared, with a quick, straight-forward solution.
Council approves purchase of fire simulation system
A little bit of extra funding from an outside source, as well as a timely sales promotion, has led to council approving the purchase of a digital simulation fire education training system for South Bruce Fire Rescue.
August ‘a good month’ for South Bruce building department
Overall, the month of August was a good one for the South Bruce building department.
South Bruce council updated on Adam Street Dam removal
Council was provided a brief update about the $7 million Adam Street Dam removal and street reconstruction project in Mildmay on Sept. 13.
South Bruce addresses POW-NNW requests about transparency, recording of council meetings
Staff say that accusations laid against South Bruce council by Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) regarding a lack of transparency about negotiations with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) are unfounded.
Bruce County’s planning committee approves economic development pilot program
The county’s planning and development committee has approved a six-month pilot program – the creation of the temporary role of regional support economic development co-ordinator.
Bruce County wins three Hermes Creative Awards for 2022
Bruce County has won three prestigious Hermes Creative Awards for the “outstanding work in creative economic development video work and marketing campaigns,” said CAO Derrick Thomson.
Capitals drop season opener in Mitchell
Walkerton played its first PJHL game under the Capitals banner on Sunday afternoon. The Capitals travelled to Mitchell to take on the defending Pollock Division champion Hawks to open the 2022-23 season.
Peabody interested in hearing what county has to say about housing
Mayor Chris Peabody said, prior to Tuesday night’s council meeting, that he was very interested in hearing what Bruce County had to say about housing – primarily the response to homelessness.
Test drive a car at Walkerton Toyota, help Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kincardine and District has been in the Walkerton area for about a year.
Walkerton Terry Fox Run raises $4,500
The Terry Fox Run in Walkerton on Sunday, Sept. 18, had only about 20 people – most of whom have been participating in it for at least a decade – but raised a remarkable $4,500. Here, run organizers John Markauskas, left, and Karen Walsh, right, stand with run participants Nathan McGurgin, and Judy
Rotary Club of Walkerton welcomes new members, exchange student
(Above) The Rotary Club of Walkerton welcomes its new Rotary Youth Exchange student, Peamvara…
