WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 1.2 percentage points to 3.3 per cent, remaining the second lowest in Ontario.
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Cost of owning a home in Brockton has nearly doubled since 2016
BROCKTON – The Affordable Housing 101 toolkit outline of affordable housing in Brockton begins with a community overview. Brockton contains the town of Walkerton and the villages within the boundaries of the former Brant and Greenock townships.
Hawks competing for PJHL Tier II championship this weekend
GUELPH – The Walkerton Hawks are two wins away from becoming PJHL Tier II Champions.
Hawks announce new president, executive
WALKERTON – The Walkerton Hawks will start a new chapter in the organization with a new executive team for the 2022-23 season.
Formosa CWL members enjoy a day of fellowship and fun
FORMOSA – April 24 saw Formosa Immaculate Conception Catholic Women’s League (CWL) members attending mass celebrated by Father Paul Edmonston followed by their annual communion breakfast.
Fire department offers fireworks safety tips
WALKERTON – To minimize the risk of fire and burn injury, the Walkerton Fire Department does not recommend family fireworks or informal neighbourhood displays.
Brockton mourns the loss of James Bolden
BROCKTON – The municipality’s flag is flying at half-mast to honour the memory of a friend, leader and former mayor.
CD benefitting Homes for Heroes now available for purchase
BROCKTON – The number of military veterans who are homeless touched the hearts of two local musicians with military connections, Tom Traversy and Pat “PJ Mack” McNinch.
Council welcomes news of hospital ER reopening
BROCKTON – After five months, residents of Brockton will once again be able to go to the emergency department at Walkerton hospital during nighttime hours.
Gone fishin’ – Elmwood fishing derby reels ‘em in
ELMWOOD – The weather couldn’t have been better for the annual fishing derby hosted by the…
County launches affordable housing toolkit
BRUCE COUNTY – Staff have been working with a consulting firm to develop the affordable housing toolkit.
Walkerton’s ER restored to 24/7 service
GREY-BRUCE – The highlight of last week’s meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) board of directors was the restoration of full 24-hour service of the Walkerton hospital’s emergency department, effective May 9.
Saugeen Ojibway Nation announce collaboration with Parks Canada, NDMNRF
LAKE HURON – Together with Giigoonyag (Fishes) Project is a collaboration between Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), Parks Canada (PCA), and Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (NDMNRF), to better understand the health of dikameg (lake whitefish) and other fi
National Day of Awareness for MMIW2S ceremonies meant as reminder to learn more
SAUGEEN – The haunting cry of a Mi-Gi-Zi’ (Eagle) filled the air during a ceremony honouring murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls, and 2-spirits (MMIWG2S).
