WALKERTON - Jessica Linthorne provided Bruce County council on May 15 with an update on the Nuclear Institute.
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More than a matter of ‘clearing the swamp’
Hamilton has become another in the growing number of cities that have decided the solution to the homelessness problem is to root out the folks who live in encampments.
Building numbers down, but value up
While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.
WDCS Team Unbreakable run for mental and physical health
WALKERTON - Grade 5 and 6 students from Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) ran for their mental and physical health on Wednesday as part of a local initiative organized by the Brockton and Area Family Health Team. (BAFHT).
South Bruce Council approves resurfacing of park, questions timing
While South Bruce Council did eventually decide to resurface the Formosa Lions Club Park Playground in Formosa as the current covering did not meet the standards necessary, the timing of the request left some council members questioning the actions of the Formosa Lions.
Walkerton Herald-times’ May 22, 2025 Turnbacks
From May 24, 1989: – Construction on a new meeting hall, banquet room and livestock barn for the…
Conservation efforts outlined
Conservation efforts took centre stage during a public works report to South Bruce Council during its May 13 meeting.
HCP holds auditions for School of Rock
HANOVER - The Hanover Community Players have issued a casting call for their upcoming production of the musical School of Rock.
GrandPals program encourages intergenerational communication, friendship
WALKERTON - On May 14, the GrandPals group at Walkerton District Community School held a celebration to mark the completion of this year’s program.
Brockton council ‘seeing green’ over organic waste collection proposal
WALKERTON - While most members of Brockton Council agreed there’s public interest in green bin recycling, most said they need more information before they make any decisions on it, and deferred the matter pending a report from staff.
South Bruce names new manager of recreation, facilities
South Bruce Council approved the hiring of Catherine Simpson as the new Manager of Recreation and Facilities effective May 12 of this year.
Grey-Bruce represented at Ontario Health Coalition Day of Action
TORONTO - The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) held a day of action at the Ontario Legislature on Wednesday, May 14. The purpose was to ask Premier Doug Ford and his government to stop hospital closures.
South Bruce OPP hosts scam and cryptocurrency information session
WALKERTON - Local police gave two presentations, one in Kincardine and one in Walkerton, warning residents of a sharp rise in fraud and cryptocurrency scams which are a growing threat that’s already cost victims more than $600,000 in the community this year.
A budding topic for spring – with a dash of humour
As spring slowly settles in, the plant buds are beginning to flush or open all over the area, and it’s a sure sign that spring is here. Oh, we may get a few cold spells yet, to be sure, but you can’t slow the progress of Mother Nature. Sooner or later, the warm weather will seep in and remind us tha
Local MPP Lisa Thompson says budget about building ‘resilience’
HURON-BRUCE - Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, last week.
