The proposed 2023 budget for Bruce County has raised concerns for County Warden Chris Peabody.
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Support the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce during Alzheimer Month
Dementia isn’t a normal part of aging. Almost 40 per cent of people over age 65 experience some form of memory loss. When there are no underlying medical conditions causing it, it’s known as age-associated memory impairment.
Bluffs on north side of Saugeen River ‘slip-sliding away’
The problem has been brewing for 40 years, and in the making for a few thousand more. Erosion in the area of Valleyside Drive, Walkerton has reached the point where doing nothing is no longer an option.
Bruce County council takes first look at 2023 budget
Edward Henley, director of corporate services, presented the 2023-27 budget preliminary report to council at the Jan. 12 meeting.
Kinsmen seek nominations for Brockton Citizen of the Year
The Kinsmen Club of Walkerton is once again presenting the Brockton Citizen of the Year Gala on Saturday, March 4.
Walkerton Capitals win in overtime against Kincardine
The Walkerton Capitals continue the PJHL regular season with a series of away games, not returning to home ice until Saturday, Jan. 28.
Bruce County’s long-term care homes complete fire drills
Bruce County’s long-term care homes successfully completed annual fire drills to ensure preparedness and safety for residents, staff, and visitors.
Grey Bruce Public Health to resume in-school vaccination clinics
In-school vaccine clinics are returning to secondary schools in the area this winter for routine immunizations.
The Slocan Ramblers to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall
The Slocan Ramblers are coming to Victoria Jubilee Hall.
Local dancers have strong showing at Eastern Canadian Oireachtas
Local dancers Madalynn and Avery McGregor recently participated in the Eastern Canadian Oireachtas 2022 in Toronto, both finding success and qualifying for major events this year. Both dancers qualified for the North American Championships, which will be held in Nashville in July. Avery also qualifi
Rotary Music Festival returning to Walkerton
After a long pandemic break, the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival in Walkerton is back.
Rotary Club conducts second draw of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club of Walkerton conducted the second draw of the Walkerton Rotary Lottery on Jan. 5. Winners in the second draw include Michael Gill ($1,000), Andrew Windsor ($500), Bob Baird ($300), Rick and Diane Hodgins ($250), Jacques Gosslin and Lannie Reid ($200) and Evelyn Herman ($150). The dra
Rotarian recognized for contributions
Rotarian Gerry Gerlofsma was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow +6 pin (PHF+6) for his continuing contributions to the Rotary Foundation. His last contribution was given on Giving Tuesday, which was tripled by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Paul Harris Fellow pin has a single red ruby i
Political activist seeks help from federal government in pressuring for human rights in The Gambia
Alieu Gako came to Canada three years ago from The Gambia (officially, The Republic of The Gambia), a small country in West Africa adjacent to Senegal. The Gambia is a member of the Commonwealth and English is the official language.
Peabody: Council tackles problem created by a previous council
Mistakes made by council some 40 years ago are coming back to haunt today’s municipal decision makers in Brockton.
