Canada’s Food Price Report predicts food prices will increase by 2.5 to 4.5 per cent in 2024.
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OHC report shows service closures at rural hospitals ‘unprecedented and getting worse’
The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) has released a new report that shows the frequency and severity of hospital closures in this province is “unprecedented, and it’s getting worse.”
Peabody acclaimed warden of Bruce County for second term
Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton, has been acclaimed for a second term as Bruce County warden.
Durham earns weekend split in OEHL action
The Durham Thundercats earned two of a possible four points over the weekend, winning one game and losing another, in Ontario Elite Hockey League action.
Capitals open December slate with weekend split
The Walkerton Junior Capitals earned a weekend split to open their December PJHL schedule, including a 4-1 home victory over the Mitchell Hawks last Friday night.
U15 OWHL BB Capitals win Tournament of Heroes in Whitby
The Walkerton Capitals U15 OWHL BB team won the Tournament of Heroes in Whitby over the weekend, defeating the Central York Panthers 1-0 in the championship game. Pictured, front row (from left): Trainer Ann Rahn, Brooke Metcalfe, Caleigh Grubb, Chloe Albers, Myah Tupling, Amelia Steele, Jaycee John
U11 Capitals win Regional ‘C’ Silver Stick in Wingham
Out of the 13 U11 ‘C’ squads taking part in the latest instalment of the Regional Silver Stick tournament, only one would be left standing by the time the playoff round concluded on Dec. 3 in Wingham.
Region’s unemployment rate jumps slightly
In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 3.7 per cent. The provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 5.7 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Waterloo man arrested for Hanover home invasion
The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team (DART) arrested a man who faces a number of charges, including those related to a home invasion in Hanover.
Neyaashiinigmiing councillor holds memorial walk, two youth missing for 30 years remembered
On Oct. 22, 1993, teenagers Leslie Jones (a.k.a. Leslie Waukey) and Shawn Jones (a.k.a. Shawn Steven Lee Freeman) left Neyaashiinigmiing to go to a dance in Lion’s Head and never came home.
‘Miscommunication in pricing’
Council has rescinded a motion from the Nov. 14 meeting, and awarded the tender for a protective covering for the air conditioning unit at the Formosa Community Centre to a different contractor.
Rotary Club makes donation to Walkerton trail
The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently presented a $2,000 donation to the Municipality of Brockton for the Saugeen Rotary Trail. Pictured, from left: Don Moore, Rotary Club secretary; Colleen Gillis, Brockton’s community services director; and Tom Traversy, Rotary Club president.
Saugeen Toastmasters celebrate 17 years with program expansion
Saugeen Toastmasters, a thriving local chapter of Toastmasters International, proudly celebrates its 17th anniversary with an important announcement: the enhancement of the innovative Pathways education program.
Meadow Ridge Maple makes donation to food bank
Donna and Jim Fischer of Meadow Ridge Maple (Fischer Lind Farms) recently presented a cheque for $1,000 to the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Pictured: Donna Fischer, right, presents the cheque to Dianne Waram of the Walkerton and District Food Bank.
Local business makes donations to Bruce County Paramedic Services, Walkerton Fire Dept.
Two local emergency services got a helping hand in the form of donations from Marvin Freiburger and Sons Inc.
