Please take notice that one of the Kinloss Tracts, located northeast of Lucknow, will be closed for a few weeks for timber harvesting operations, beginning Sept. 30.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Adopt-a-Highway program returns to Bruce County
Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services department is pleased to announce the return of the Adopt-a-Highway program.
Teeswater Medical Centre steering committee share plans with council
Plans for a medical clinic in Teeswater are shaping up thanks to many hours from a group of volunteers.
Volunteers prep for upcoming curling season in Walkerton
Volunteers spent Sunday afternoon preparing the curling arena for the upcoming season at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club. The past two curling seasons were altered or interrupted by COVID-19 restrictions put in place by the province. With all curlers needing to be double vaccinated, along with a
Walkerton FC thanks three long-time members for their contributions
Three long-time members of Walkerton FC are leaving the club – Jeff Roberts – past president for many years, and coach; Steve Cobean – referee co-ordinator, Lakeshore Soccer League president and scheduler, coach, referee (he did the majority of this summer’s games); and Bettyanne Cobean – treasurer.
Province mandating long-term care staff be fully vaccinated by Nov. 15
The province has changed course on mandating vaccinations for seniors’ care workers in long-term care settings.
Local real estate brokerage to rebrand
A local Coldwell Banker brokerage has joined forces and will operate under one banner moving forward.
WCWC pilots test projects to address drinking water concerns in First Nations communities
Since 2017, the Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has completed 13 pilot test projects to help First Nations communities improve the quality of their drinking water, and in some cases, help lift the long-term drinking water advisories that have been in place for many years.
Celebrate Canadian Library Month
October is Canadian Library Month and Bruce County Public Library encourages everyone to take time to celebrate and appreciate the valuable role libraries play in society.
Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation aims to raise $30K in upcoming radiothon
The past 18 months have served to remind us just how important it is to have access to quality health care.
Rotary Club of Walkerton presents grant to Victoria Jubilee Hall project
Last year, tarps went up as work was undertaken on Victoria Jubilee Hall’s main (east) entrance, thanks to a grant from the local Rotary Club.
Brockton supports optometrists
Mayor Chris Peabody made a notice of motion regarding optometry, stating the provincial government has not yet made a binding commitment to cover the cost of optometrists to deliver an eye exam.
Mayor isn’t backing off when it comes to Brockton’s growth
Mayor Chris Peabody said he isn’t backing off on his opposition to the county’s Watson Report on growth in the county.
Brockton critical of county’s growth plan
“Devastating.” That was how Mayor Chris Peabody described the impact of Bruce County’s plan for future development on Brockton.
WCWC staff take part in shoreline cleanup
Last week, Walkerton Clean Water Centre staff participated in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Staff picked up litter along the Saugeen River, from South Street to Lobies Park, to help keep the community beautiful.
