WALKERTON – Transportation and mobility would probably be the top priority for older adults in Bruce County, according to a report presented to county council on Sept. 3, by Emily Kussmann, director of long-term care and senior services.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Local health care activists rally at office of MP Alex Ruff
OWEN SOUND – Grey Bruce Health Coalition was one of 26 communities in the province that took concerns about two-tier health care to their local member of parliament.
Summer of music comes to an end
WALKERTON - Aug. 29 and 30 marked the end of this summer’s Music in the Park, with an open mic event on Saturday at Market Garden Park.
Pedestrian safety issues considered
WALKERTON – Coun. Greg McLean put forward a motion calling for Scott Street to become a pedestrian priority area; Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon seconded the motion.
Brockton council revisits two matters from previous meeting
WALKERTON – On Aug. 25, council revisited two items from the Aug. 11 council meeting – one on guardian dogs, and the other on the cemetery lawn mower.
Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 3 Turnbacks
From Sept. 5th, 1990
Leave the stunt driving to Hollywood
In a few short days, school will resume. No matter what they say, most kids are eager to return to their classrooms – getting together with friends and finding out what everyone did all summer. The last thing on their minds is traffic.
Community Living workers still on strike, hoping for fair contract
HANOVER – Community Living workers are still on strike in Hanover, and still hoping for a fair offer to be put on the table. It’s “worth fighting for,” to use their campaign slogan.
Hepburn, Kuepfer lead in crokinole
SCONE – The Scone crokinole games on Aug. 19 brought out a number of players.
Regier leads the way at euchre
RIPLEY – Euchre results at the Walkerton library on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Medical officer of health, subsequent interim replacement set for GBPH
OWEN SOUND – Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) recently announced that Dr. Brittany Graham has been appointed to the permanent position of Grey-Bruce’s medical officer of health (MOH) and chief executive officer (CEO) of GBPH after serving in an acting capacity in this role since April 16.
Bruce County looks to discuss data centres
WALKERTON – The Sept. 3 meeting of Bruce County council includes an agenda item that is currently of interest in many parts of Canada – data centres.
Neustadt U13 Boys post Impressive 12-3-2 record
The Neustadt U13 Boys Soccer Team posted nine wins over its 11-game season. The squad’s regular season record was nine wins, one tie and one loss.
Council approves design of Young drain to avoid increasing costs
WALKERTON – The public meeting for the Young drain left more questions than answers in the Brockton council room.
Cargill/Greenock association shares the legends and lore of the swamp
CARGILL – The Cargill/Greenock Swamp Promotional Association welcomed visitors for a tour entitled “Bootlegging Lore of the Great Swamp” on Aug. 22.
