Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) has released its 2023 annual report, showcasing what county officials say is “a year of remarkable accomplishments and community engagement.”
Walkerton Herald-Times
Grey Bruce Public Health raises awareness of plastic pollution in Earth Day efforts
In recognition of Earth Day, which was celebrated on April 22, Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is helping to raise awareness of environmental issues as well as the importance of actions to advance climate change mitigation and adaptation.
County emergency management collaborating with Canadian Forces on Trillium Venture exercises
Bruce County Emergency Management, along with community emergency management co-ordinators from many Bruce County municipalities, have collaborated with the Canadian Armed Forces Canadian 31 Brigade Group on their upcoming Exercise Trillium Venture, occurring in Bruce and Huron counties the weekend
Hike for Hospice held in Hanover
With support by Saugeen Hospice Inc. volunteers from Walkerton, Mildmay, Durham and the entire area, and the wholehearted participation by Hanover council, the Hanover Hike for Saugeen Hospice event drew quite a crowd.
Durham hospital beds moving to Walkerton, Kincardine
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) issued a press release on April 24 to announce that effective June 10, all 10 inpatient beds at the Durham hospital will be relocated to Walkerton and Kincardine hospitals – five to each.
Temporary closures possible on Paisley bridge
There may be temporary lane closures on the new Paisley bridge until May 3, to allow completion of minor work. The bridge will remain open to vehicle and pedestrian use during the temporary lane closures.
Brockton council approves off-leash dog park in Walkerton
The amenities offered at Lobies Park will soon include an off-leash dog park.
Walkerton Library’s art wall features work by Leo Baker
The Walkerton branch, Bruce County Library, has a new exhibit on its art wall.
Public access phones at OPP buildings updated to E-phones
Members of the public who visit West Region detachments after-hours will have access to a new public access calling system outside OPP facilities.
Figure skaters achieve gold
Two skaters with the Walkerton Figure Skating Club have achieved gold status this season – a huge accomplishment.
Well testing no place to cut
Among the axioms we live by in the world of journalism is that stories, editorials and columns we expect to cause a stir, often don’t, while reports we deem innocuous can end up setting off a firestorm.
Peabody says announced changes to Durham hospital are ‘shocking’
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and mayor of Brockton, was called to a surprise meeting with South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Nancy Shaw on April 24.
Crime is not an urban or rural problem, it is everyone’s problem
It could be a very long, frustrating summer, if current police reports are any indication.
Brockton implements user fee for renovated local courts
The newly renovated tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton will now come with a user fee. Brockton council approved establishment of a $50 seasonal fee and a daily use fee of $5.
Canada moves closer to point of no return with our national debt
There’s an old bit of wisdom courtesy of Ernest Hemingway that you go broke two ways: first gradually, then suddenly.
