The Municipality of South Bruce, along with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), recently announced that six local post-secondary students have been selected as the 2021 recipients of the South Bruce Student Bursary.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Mayor scolds POW-NNW for spreading false information
Council discussed the recent launch of Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste’s (POW-NNW) year-long ‘Our Risk, Our Choice, We Deserve a Referendum’ campaign at its Nov. 9 council meeting.
Ontario government injects much-needed funds into agri-food processing
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson held a press conference at Gay Lea Food Co-op in Teeswater on Nov. 15 to announce a $25 million investment into the agri-food supply chain.
Pins presented at Formosa CWL meeting
The Formosa Catholic Women’s League held their regular meeting on Nov. 3.
Beat the silent killer: Prevent CO in your home
The Walkerton Fire Department reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually.
Drive safe and arrive safe in Grey, Bruce and Huron counties this winter
Don’t let the recent bit of nice weather fool you – snow is on the way. The transportation departments of Grey, Bruce, and Huron counties have partnered with the Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Provincial Police to remind the public about winter road safety. All roadway users must travel
WDCS hosts elementary cross country event
Walkerton District Community School held its elementary cross-country event last week, with more than 250 students competing in eight different races.
Walkerton Hawks earn another win
The Hawks had a weekend of mixed results. After a disappointing 1-0 loss to Mount Forest on home ice Friday, Nov. 5, the Hawks travelled to the Zurich arena Saturday night and earned a 3-2 win over the Goderich Flyers.
Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL Girls team win tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL Girls team had a successful weekend at the Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic in Fergus, allowing only two goals and winning all six games on their way to winning the U13B Division. The Capitals defeated Goulbourn, Mount Forest twice, Orangeville and TCDMHA
Pickering, Clarington mayors talk of experiences hosting nuclear facilities in their communities
The November meeting of the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) featured a panel discussion with the mayors of Clarington and Pickering about their experiences working and living with nuclear facilities in their communities.
Lieut. Col. John McCrae: exploring the Brant/Cargill connection
It is unfortunately a little-known fact that Lieut. Col. John McCrae, author of the poem In Flanders Fields, has a direct link with our area through his mother, Janet Eckford McCrae.
Province expands third dose eligibility
On Nov. 3, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, Ontario expanded eligibility for booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to additional high-risk groups. Current eligible populations are still eligible.
Bruce County’s COVID-19 situation remains stable, says MOH
Bruce County council held its first in-person meeting since the pandemic emergency was declared 18 months ago.
Staffing remains main challenge for SBGHC
As of press time, there were no COVID-19 patients in South Bruce Grey Health Centre hospitals, according to hospital CEO Michael Barrett.
Walkerton grocery stores hold successful ‘Toonie at the Till’ campaign
Walkerton Foodland and Kaufman’s Your Independent Grocer in Walkerton recently held ‘Toonie at the Till’ in support of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon campaign. A total of $2,531.50 was raised between the two stores.
