The rapidly spreading Omicron variant has forced Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson to postpone her annual Remarkable Citizens recognition for a second consecutive year.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Bruce County announces modified services
On Monday, Jan. 3, Ontario announced a temporary return to modified step two measures on the Roadmap to Reopen, beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 5, to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
Brockton issues update on province moving to modified step two
In response to Premier Doug Ford’s announcement on Jan. 3 regarding temporarily moving the province into a modified step two of its Roadmap to Reopen, access to the public for certain municipal services will be affected as of Jan. 5 until further notice.
Ontario moving to ‘modified step two’ on Jan. 5
More public health measures are being introduced by the Ontario government in response to the "alarming" increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations fuelled by the Omicron variant.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week 2022 goes virtual for the second year
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, Jan. 4-11, 2022 is a go, thanks to the communications technology wizards from CTRE Productions. The only thing missing will be the wonderful scent of roast beef at the Elmwood Community Centre.
Brockton Mayor’s Message
2021 has been a year of great change, challenge and triumph in Brockton.
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.
