Kevin McKague, who recently opened The Mill Pond art gallery in Cargill, had his application for a zoning amendment heard by council on Aug. 10.
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Brockton councillors ask that concrete block at airport be removed as ‘sign of positivity’
Coun. James Lang raised an issue at the Aug. 10 meeting that left some of his fellow councillors clearly feeling uncomfortable.
Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation raises funds for mammography machine
Representatives of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation attended the July 13 meeting of Brockton council to request support in the form of $50,000, to assist with the purchase of a new mammography machine.
Truth and Reconciliation: Call to Action No. 6 stalled
The recent discovery of Indigenous children’s bodies at several former Indian Residential Schools (IRS) across Canada and the United States has increased the necessity to look deeper into the abuse and murder that took place at these schools...
Regional unemployment rate continues to drop
Based on the data released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week, it appears the region is recovering very well from the pandemic.
Grey Bruce Health Unit extends COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all born in 2009
The Grey Bruce Health Unit (GBHU) will offer COVID-19 vaccinations to everyone born in 2009.
Writ has dropped – here’s who is running in Perth-Wellington, Huron-Bruce
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election this fall and voters will cast their ballots on Sept. 20.
Walkerton BIA to hold special meeting on Aug. 18
The Walkerton BIA is holding an information session on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Walkerton Community Centre.
Single-vehicle crash claims life of Brockton man
A single-vehicle crash on Sunday night has claimed the life of a Brockton man.
New chief and council elected at Neyaashiinigmiing
The band members from Neyaashiinigmiing (Cape Croker Reserve) elected a new chief and council on Aug. 6, choosing a female chief this time.
Saugeen Ojibway Nation residents take matters into their own hands after suicides, opioid addiction crisis surge
Opioid addiction, suicide, and intergenerational trauma are a genuine and deadly reality for Indigenous People.
Midwestern Newspapers GM presented with Silver Quill
On Aug. 4 Canadian Community Newspapers Association board member, David Adsett (left), and London Publishing’s Doug Rowe (right) presented the Silver Quill Award to Midwestern Newspapers General Manager, Bill Huether (middle) for his 25 years of service to the media industry.
Regional unemployment rate continues to drop
Based on the data released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week, it appears the region is recovering very well from the pandemic.
Paisley Blues Festival to receive provincial funding
The Paisley Blues Festival will receive some financial assistance from the provincial government.
Curling is going to ‘rock Bruce County’ with 2022 Ontario Tankard
Saugeen Shores is hosting the 2022 Ontario Men’s Curling Championships, the Port Elgin Chrysler ’22 Ontario Tankard, Feb. 9-13. The winning team goes on to the Brier.
