Rachelle Ruetz, the new owner of Simply Delicious in Walkerton, is shown with Mayor Chris Peabody and Coun. Kym Hutcheon, who presented her with a certificate of recognition from the municipality. Ruetz is a graduate of Georgian College’s culinary program and the advanced pastry program at Durham Co
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Brockton welcomes Discounted Cannabis to town
Brockton welcomes Discounted Cannabis to downtown Walkerton. Here, Mayor Chris Peabody and Coun. Kym Hutcheon, a BIA member, present a certificate of recognition to Chris King. The store is located on Durham St. E.
Hawks make it four straight to take series
The Walkerton Hawks have taken the first round in Tier 2 Consolation Playoffs, winning their fourth and final game against Goderich 5-1.
Crowds enjoy the sweet taste of spring at Meadow Ridge Maple
For some, it was their first real post-COVID outing. For others, it was a return to a loved tradition.
Bluewater board invites community organizations to meeting April 12
Bluewater District School Board is inviting local community organizations, including upper and lower tier municipalities, to attend the annual Community Planning and Partnerships meeting on Tuesday, April 12.
Grey Bruce Health Unit reminding residents of importance of dental health during Oral Health Month
April is Oral Health Month in Canada and the Grey Bruce Health Unit is marking the occasion by shining a light on the importance of maintaining good dental health, an essential component of overall health and quality of life.
Newspaper Digitization Project announced by Bruce County Archives
During Archives Awareness Week last week, the Bruce County Archives at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre announced its extensive newspaper digitization project aimed at preserving the county’s historical news and making it more accessible to the public.
Library brings Forest of Reading program to Bruce County
Bruce County Public Library is bringing the Forest of Reading Program to Bruce County.
Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation raises $485K for mammography machine
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) announced last week that $485,000 has been raised for the new mammography machine at South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Walkerton Hospital.
The swans have arrived
The weather may not show it, but the swans know spring is on the way. They’ve arrived in the Grey-Bruce area en route to their nesting grounds in the far north.
Brockton home sales see year-over-year decline in February
While the number of homes sold was down from a year ago, the average sale price jumped nearly 40 per cent in February.
Local communities to have access to high-speed internet by end of 2022
As part of the Ontario government’s plan to connect every community to high-speed internet by 2025, the governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $11 million to bring high-speed internet access to more than 6,100 homes, farms and businesses in Bruce and Grey counties by the end of 2022.
Brockton council updated on Walker West booster pumping station
Council continues to have regular communication with the contractor and engineering partners as the Walker West booster pumping station project proceeds.
Peabody sees room for optimism in province’s ‘Learn and Stay’ grant plan
While there’s nothing new regarding the continuing overnight closing of hospital emergency rooms in Walkerton and Chesley, there is one provincial item of interest that promises to benefit the local hospitals in the long term, said Mayor Chris Peabody.
Brockton council approves false alarm bylaw
Any business with a faulty alarm system would be advised to get it repaired. Failure to do so could be expensive.
