At the April 26 council meeting, South Bruce council approved the replacement of MDB Insights as a consultant on retainer for multiple studies required for the process to decide where the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) will place its deep geological repository (DGR).
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Mixed reactions to Ontario budget announcement
Mixed reactions followed the release of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government’s recent budget announcement, which local Liberal candidate Shelley Blackmore says is an “election platform, not a real budget that addresses the needs of Ontarians.”
Police investigating fatal crash in former Greenock Township
Police say a single-vehicle crash on April 30 in the former Greenock Township has claimed one life.
Two Brockton residents facing theft, possession charges
Two Brockton residents are facing charges following a reported theft from a business along Durham Street in Kincardine.
Brockton resident arrested, charged in Lucknow break and enter
Police have arrested and charged a Brockton resident following a reported break and enter in Lucknow on April 27.
Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award accepting applications
The Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is inviting applications from local students pursuing careers in environmental science or clean water management.
NWMO update DGR site location language
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has updated the terminology they are using regarding the remaining sites being considered for the deep geological repository (DGR).
Walkerton Hawks defeat Midland in overtime
April 23 marked the start of the Tier II playoff round against the Midland Flyers at the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre in Alliston. The Hawks won 5-4 in overtime.
Walkerton DCS wins invitational girls’ basketball tourney
Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) hosted an eight-team invitational elementary girls’ basketball tournament on April 22. WDCS had two teams participate in the tournament. The Grade 6-7 team were the consolation champions. The Grade 7-8 team, pictured, won all three of their games and were t
Rotary Club of Mildmay hosting road toll, May 19-21
Perhaps on your way to the lake, cottage, or campground during the May long weekend, consider passing through Mildmay to support the local Rotary Club.
Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair parade set for Sept. 11
The Mildmay Agricultural Society has received approval from the municipality to hold a parade in conjunction with the 157th annual Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair, set to take place Sept. 11.
Paisley bridge replacement begins on May 2
The Teeswater River Bridge replacement project, located on Bruce Road 3 in Paisley, will begin on Monday, May 2. The existing bridge location will be closed from July 1 to approximately Aug. 31, 2023 during construction.
South Bruce to look at restricting gravel pit hours of operation
As a result of a councillor report from Coun. Mark Goetz at the April 12 council meeting, staff will be bringing a report to council regarding the possibility of restricting or changing gravel pit hours of operation within the municipality.
Out my window
Dorothy Hazlehurst loves watching the deer out her front window – all 10 of them visit every day.
New Millennium Quilters Guild to hold quilt show
On April 19, the New Millennium Quilters Guild (NMQG) met in person, the second time since the start of the pandemic. Members were once again able to browse through the many books available to borrow from the guild’s library.
