TORONTO – Ontarians aged 12 and up will be eligible for a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose starting on Oct. 17.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Lobb holds onto critic post; Nater replaced in shadow cabinet
One of the region’s two Members of Parliament has retained his position in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s new shadow cabinet, while the other has been replaced.
Municipal Election 2022: Municipality of Brockton candidates
As part of our ongoing municipal election coverage, the Walkerton Herald-Times asked candidates to submit a 250-word biography and, in 500 words or less, answer the following question: What is the most important issue facing Brockton in this election?
NWMO the main focus of South Bruce all-candidates meeting
South Bruce mayoral candidates Robert Buckle, Rita Groen and Mark Goetz fielded questions from ratepayers and community organizations who submitted question cards in at an all-candidates-meeting last week.
Bylaw changes for canine control and exotic animals in Howick
At the Township of Howick council meeting on Oct. 4, Bylaw Enforcement and Canine Control Officer, Riley Brugess, presented two reports to council.
NWMO Centre for Expertise planning underway
Jeff Marshall, South Bruce partnership manager, and Zeidler Architecture partner Edward Chan provided a conceptual plan to the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) Centre for Expertise that could be built if South Bruce is the chosen site for the d
Municipal Election 2022: Municipality of South Bruce candidates
As part of our ongoing municipal election coverage, Midwestern Newspapers asked South Bruce candidates to submit a 250 biography and, in 500 words or less, answer the following question: What is the most important issue facing South Bruce in this election?
Letter outlining concerns about agency staff circulated to AMO, MPPs, LTC minister
Hospitals are not the only part of the health-care sector suffering from a critical shortage of staff. Long-term care homes are facing the same shortages, and resorting to a high-cost, unsustainable measure to fill gaps in the schedule – agency nurses and other staff.
Chepstow Lions host successful Walk for Dog Guides
The Chepstow Lions Club held its annual Walk for Guide Dogs on Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Chepstow Lions Park. The event was once again a success, raising $10,775.
Walkerton Capitals win Sunday against Mitchell
The Capitals recovered from a 4-3 loss in Wingham Friday night by defeating Mitchell 3-1 Sunday on home ice.
Food Bank receives $1,000 donation from St. Joseph’s Catholic Women’s League
Marlene Zettler presents a cheque for $1,000 on behalf of St. Joseph’s Catholic Women’s League, Cargill to Maryanne Buehlow of the Walkerton Food Bank. The proceeds were from their bazaar.
Victor Lair Jewellers celebrates 60 years of successful business
Celebrating an inspiring 60 years of business in Walkerton, the owners of Victor Lair Jewellers are nothing but delighted to share the fascinating history of their family-owned company.
Paramedic program receives remote care monitoring funding
Bruce County Paramedic Services is receiving one-time funding of $40,000 from Ontario Health to establish and provide remote care monitoring in homes and communities across the county.
Bruce County’s planning committee holds public meeting on Official Plan amendment
The county has taken a second look at how it plans to address growth in the new Official Plan, as a result of issues raised Brockton and other Bruce County municipalities.
Voting is about to begin in Brockton
Voting is about to begin in Municipal Election 2022. Brockton voters will cast their ballots for five of six council candidates – the mayor and deputy mayor have been acclaimed – plus school board trustees.

