Exactly one year before the election of a new municipal council, a campaign began to have a public vote in South Bruce to decide what ratepayers in the farming community want to do in regards to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) plan for burying nuclear waste in their backyards.
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Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health announces dates for outreach program
Training is completed for all volunteers participating in the Community Vaccine Champion (CVC) workshops, and the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health is ready to begin reaching out to vaccine-hesitant community members in rural Ontario.
Heartland vet receives prestigious American award
A local large animal veterinarian made history within the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) organization earlier this month, becoming the first woman and the youngest in her field to ever receive its most prestigious award.
Province unveils plan to lift COVID-19 public health measures
No more capacity limits in gyms, restaurants and recreational facilities. By February vaccine requirements will be lifted and a month later masks won’t have to worn indoors.
Protect Our Waterways to launch petition campaign in South Bruce
On Oct. 20, Protect Our Waterways (POW) announced the launch of a petition campaign to convince South Bruce council to hold a referendum on the community’s willingness to host the Nuclear Waste
WCWC releases 2020-21 annual report
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is pleased to release its 2020-21 annual report, available online at wcwc.ca/en/about/governance-documents/.
Bruce County celebrates child care workers, ECEs on Oct. 21
On Thursday, Oct. 21, Bruce County will celebrate Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day.
St. Teresa holds school cross country meet
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School held its in-school cross country meet last week.
Walkerton Hawks return to home ice this Friday night
The Walkerton Hawks played two away games on the weekend, both ending in losses.
Chepstow Lions host Walk for Dog Guides
The Chepstow Lions Club held its annual Walk for Guide Dogs on Sept. 19. All money raised at the…
Average sale price of homes in Brockton hits record high
The average sale price of homes in Brockton surpassed $750,000 last month.
‘Fall Into Christmas’ vendors’ market a success
The Walkerton Agricultural Society’s “Fall Into Christmas” vendors’ market Oct. 16 at the Walkerton Agricultural Building offered shoppers a chance to get a jump start on Christmas gift buying, a little something to pamper themselves, or a look at home décor items for the holidays.
Coming soon: Formosa Country Christmas
The largest family Christmas event in southern Grey and Bruce counties is fast approaching.
Formosa Lion presented with Dog Guides Award
Lion Frank Jacobi recently presented Lion Pat Strauss of the Formosa Lions Club with the Dog Guides…
Community ‘Stuff the Cruiser’ for Walkerton food bank
South Bruce OPP members say they received fantastic community support of their Stuff the Cruiser event on Oct. 9 in Walkerton. Thanks to community members, 10 shopping carts and more than $400 was donated to the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Pictured is South Bruce OPP Auxiliary Constable Pete D
