Jennifer Bird has reopened Luxus Dekor Inc. on the main street of Walkerton. The elegant shop is filled with luxurious textiles, beautiful home decor and entertaining ideas as well as the much sought after Fusion Mineral Paint. Bird said she’s looking forward to meeting customers and invites everyon
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Brockton mayor says council ‘on the same page’ in wanting a timeline for restoring 24-hour service at local ERs
Mayor Chris Peabody noted the recent meeting between council, and South Bruce Grey Health Care (SBGHC) board chair Bill Heikkila and CEO Michael Barrett, saw “everyone on the same page.”
West Grey resident charged with impaired driving
Police have charged a West Grey resident with impaired driving after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle on March 22.
Split happens in bowling
The Hanover Community Players (HCP) invite you to attend one of its six upcoming performances of Splitsville at the St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hanover.
Rotary Club makes seventh drawing of Walkerton lottery
The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently held its seventh drawing of the Walkerton lottery. Rotarians Nina McTeer, Flo Gutscher, Rose Austin and Tom Traversy conducted the draws. Winners include Kim Taylor ($1,000), Mary Jane Sayles ($500), Jackie Hofmann ($300), Emily Meyer ($250), Larry and Ruth Barr
‘Life is good’: Remembering Dr. Robert James (RJ) Creighton
Dr. RJ Creighton passed away peacefully as the afternoon sun came out on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was 88.
Area farm cooperative members set to vote on amalgamation recommendation
A merger between two local farm co-operatives is being recommended to members by the board of directors of both companies.
Second World War veteran frustrated by lack of action to end Russian invasion of Ukraine
R. Patrick “Pat” Onions, L/S CNVR, is a Second World War naval veteran who has a perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine that’s based on having seen action in time of war.
Four Brockton employees make annual Sunshine List
The annual Sunshine List, which discloses those who work in the public sector and earn more than $100,000 annually, was released last week.
Still no timeline for restoring full service to hospital ERs in Walkerton, Chesley
Brockton council members were looking for answers from South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) board chair Bill Heikkila and CEO Michael Barrett, when the two attended council’s March 22 meeting.
NWMO donates $3,500 to the Teeswater-Culross Firefighters Association
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has donated $3,500 to the Teeswater-Culross Firefighters Association to support ongoing equipment upgrades. The donation will help support the purchase of additional equipment, training materials and tooling.
Study: Half of Canadians say their mental health has worsened during COVID
As Canadians hold onto hope that COVID-19 case totals will continue to trend downward, many are looking forward to a less stressful time in their lives.
$33,200 Trillium Grant assists the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club
On March 18, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson stopped by the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club to meet with representatives to hear about the impact that a $33,200 Community Building Fund grant has had on curling in the community since the Club received it last year.
Hawks eliminated from Pollock Division playoffs by Patriots
This wasn’t the season the Walkerton Hawks had hoped for. The team was still in building mode when COVID-19 hit, and couldn’t manage to compete with the stronger teams in the division.
Explore the mysteries of the Greenock Swamp
It’s a different world, where the wind rustling through ancient, weathered cedars carries hints of loggers’ calls, spiced with a bit of moonshine.
