Among the issues on the agenda at this week’s meeting of Bruce County council is one that concerns Mayor Chris Peabody – the impact of staff shortages on winter road maintenance.
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Brockton raises the flag to end gender-based violence
November is Woman Abuse Awareness Month, and communities across Ontario, including Brockton, are joining with Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey to raise the flag to end-gender based violence.
Brockton council revisits facility user insurance coverage
Ryan Craig, registered insurance broker and lawyer, and Dave Eccles, registered insurance broker, CMR Insurance, addressed council on the matter of facility user solution insurance coverage.
Walkerton Kinsmen donate $12K to Rotary Club for trail maintenance, repairs
On Nov. 10, the Walkerton Kinsmen Club presented the Walkerton Rotary Club with a cheque for more than $12,000.
Saugeen Hospice updates council on efforts for ‘south build’
Carl Kuhnke continues to make the rounds of local municipal and county councils, speaking on behalf of Saugeen Hospice.
Community petitions for sidewalks on Ridout Street in Walkerton
Carol De Rosie and her family are serious about wanting a sidewalk along the full length of Ridout Street. At present, only a small section of the road has sidewalks.
Six local youth awarded South Bruce Student Bursary
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.
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
