Please take notice that Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services department is implementing two alternate truck routes (ATR) effective Friday, Feb. 16 related to the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Use of county’s homelessness sheltering up 500 per cent over last five years
The number speaks volumes – a 500 per cent increase in use of Bruce County’s homelessness sheltering services over the past five years.
Peter and Jo-Anne Carter launch raffle to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society
When Peter Carter stepped back from his annual fundraising walk for the Alzheimer Society, people told him he’d miss it.
South Bruce council approves rezoning, OP amendment for 176-unit residential development
A Mildmay development of 176 condominium units in a range of formats, from single-detached to apartments, is a step closer, following the Feb. 13 meeting of South Bruce council.
Brockton mourns the loss of longtime mayor David Thomson
Mayor Chris Peabody served his first term of office in 2000, with longtime mayor David Thomson at the helm.
Bluewater District School Board seeks public feedback on 2024-25 budget
Bluewater District School Board is seeking public feedback as part of the annual budget planning process.
Live History brings local heritage to life at Bruce County museum this Family Day
This Family Day (Monday, Feb. 19), visitors to the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will see history come to life through interactive live theatre shows by the award-winning theatre company, Live History.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre: Nursing shortage continues to cause temporary ER closures
South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Nancy Shaw reported at the Feb. 7 board meeting that staffing pressures continue, as they do right across the province.
Crime Prevention Action Table holds human trafficking education events
BRUCE COUNTY – Feb. 22 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking is a…
OEHL Cup Playoffs Preview
(1) Ripley Wolves vs. (8) Erin Outlaws (Wolves lead series 2-0) Game 1 – Erin 3, Ripley 7 Game 2…
Brockton schedules third budget meeting
When all was said and done, council decided not enough was said or done regarding the 2024 budget.
Woman of Distinction award to be announced March 7
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey, together with the province of Ontario and Business to Bruce, is holding a special event on March 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Klages Mill and Garden in Chesley. The event will culminate in the announcement of thi
Walkerton Seniors Cards
There was plenty of cards played at the Walkerton Library this week. Euchre results for Wednesday, Feb. 7 were: Phyllis Nesbitt 78, Helen Kraemer 75, Tom Wolfe 74 and Debbie Wilhelm 42 for low. Draw winners were Mary Dales, Helen Kraemer and Marilyn Spitzig.
Brockton Fire Department presents year-end report for Walkerton response calls
The Feb. 6 meeting of Brockton council included the 2023 annual report of the Brockton Fire Dept. for Walkerton, presented by Chief Chris Wells.
Durham Street bridge: County commended for plan that would keep Walkerton downtown open
Adam Stanley, Bruce County’s director of transportation and environmental services, and Chris Clark, engineer with Triton Engineering Services Ltd., outlined for Brockton council the most recent information on the possibility of rehabilitating the Durham Street bridge.
