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.
Walkerton Herald-Times
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.
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.
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.
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.
GBLC Day of Mourning held in Hanover April 26
The Grey Bruce Labour Council marked April 28 – National Day of Mourning – with three events: ceremonies on April 26 at Heritage Square in Hanover, April 28 at the Chesley Community Centre, and the third at Bruce Power.
Walkerton Capitals U11 are WOAA Tier 1 champions
The Walkerton Capitals U11 team competed in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) championships April 5-7, having qualified with a 4-1 win over Saugeen Shores in the WOAA final representing Tier 1.
Peabody irked by comments at joint meeting on airport future
Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview on April 23 that his council “will not be as open to dialogue” regarding the future of Saugeen Municipal Airport following the joint meeting of the councils of West Grey, Hanover and Brockton on April 17.
Airport would be better under private ownership
The tri-council meeting last week regarding the future of Saugeen Municipal Airport was an excellent start, as the public, excepting pilots who fly there, may not have had a full understanding of our airport (officially an “aerodrome” as classified by Transport Canada and not eligible for any federa
South Bruce resident faces weapons charges
A 42-year-od South Bruce resident faces several weapons-related charges in connection with an incident here last month.
