2021 has been a year of great change, challenge and triumph in Brockton.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Province announces updates to COVID testing, isolation guidelines
The province has announced changes to its COVID-19 testing and isolation guidelines.
Historic Teeswater Mill has been converted into a vacation destination
What was once known as Little’s Mill, and used as a grist mill has now become Bruce County’s newest vacation destination.
2021 marked by success for Brockton
The year 2021 was a busy one for Brockton despite COVID-19.
Hanover hospital prepares for more patients due to Walkerton ER overnight closure
The overnight closure of Walkerton’s emergency room will have ripple effects.
Peabody doesn’t want to see Walkerton hospital ‘shortchanged’
Mayor Chris Peabody still hasn’t heard back from Ontario Health regarding the overnight closure of the Walkerton hospital’s emergency room.
Brockton calls for third-party review of hospital service reductions in Walkerton, Chesley
Just before Christmas, Bruce County council’s executive committee voted unanimously in favour of a call for the province to conduct a third-party review of service reductions at the Walkerton and Chesley hospitals.
Walkerton Herald-Times marks 160 years of publication
Though it has taken on several different formats, a few name alterations, and innumerable font changes since it first began, 2021 marks the 160th year that the Herald-Times has been providing news to Walkerton and the surrounding community.
Bruce County Beef Farmers support local food banks
Good, healthy food is of highest importance for the Bruce County Beef Farmers.
Poll: 1-in-5 Ontario parents worried children have fallen behind because of COVID
A recent poll shows that one-in-five Ontario parents are concerned their child has lost out on valuable learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that their child’s school has no plan to catch up them.
Bluewater Radio celebrates 20 years serving the community
On Dec. 31, Bluewater Radio celebrates 20 years on the air.
COVID-19 funding announced for Chapman House
MPP Bill Walker, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound visited Chapman House in Owen Sound last week to announce one-time COVID-19 funding of $340,000 to assist the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce with addressing shortfalls experienced during the pandemic.
Hanover Rotary holds fundraiser for Saugeen Hospice
The fundraising draw for the beautiful donated quilt was made on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the Hanover Rotary’s Christmas meeting. There were 939 tickets were sold and the winning ticket was held by Carl Kuhnke of Walkerton. With generous donations from the community, $3,280 was raised and will be present
DiCastri, Bethune return as chair, vice-chair of Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
Lori DiCastri, trustee for Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine and Brockton Ward 31, returns as the chairperson of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board.
Bruce County appoints MacDonald as interim CAO
Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine MacDonald as the interim CAO, effective Dec. 16.
