Council is considering a 6.67 per cent tax increase as part of its 2023 budget deliberations.
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Ontario Service Awards presented in Formosa
Six members of the Formosa Lions Club were presented with Ontario 2022 Volunteer Service Awards on Feb. 9 for their commitment to volunteerism.
Walkerton Legion hosts public speaking competition
A near-capacity crowd of supporters listened intently and cheered on some of the area’s talented young students at the Walkerton Legion’s public speaking competition.
Peabody interested in hearing from private sector in housing
This promises to be a busy week for Mayor Chris Peabody, with both a meeting of municipal council and county council.
Celebrating 30 years of looking after Walkerton’s pet cats and dogs
Veterinarians Dr. Sally Parks and Dr. Linda Bolton have owned and operated Mullen Small Animal Clinic in Walkerton for 30 years.
Bruce County hosts housing forum
The issue of housing, primarily but not exclusive to affordable housing, is an issue right across Canada. Bruce County has not been a quiet observer, but has taken a leadership role in identifying where the problems are, and coming up with solutions.
Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations
Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 12 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2022 Better Newspaper Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.
Once in a lifetime: Adare Castle wins O’Brien Award
The O’Brien Award is something horsemen dream about.
Capitals doubled up by Bulldogs
A sudden, intense winter storm led to a number of postponements Friday night, including the PJHL game dubbed “Battle of the Basement” between the Goderich Flyers and Walkerton Capitals.
Hanover Community Players make donation to Ontario Student Nutrition Program
Bev Gateman, Grey-Bruce co-ordinator, Ontario Student Nutrition Program, accepts a donation of $896 from Hanover Community Players board member Linda Manchester. The money was raised from patrons attending Oliver! and the $1 per ticket program. HCP thanks its supporters for attending the shows and m
Meridian makes donation to local music program
Meridian Credit Union has donated $250 to Sistema Walkerton through its Good Neighbour Program.
Allison Lupton Band to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall
The Allison Lupton Band takes to the stage at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Saturday, Feb. 25.
Ice opens at Formosa Outdoor Rec Centre
After a relatively warm January, the temperature dropped and the Formosa Recreation Ice Team could finally make ice in the newly-built covered outdoor pad in Formosa. A few skaters tested the ice on Feb. 2 and 3, with more weathering the wind on Feb. 4. This picture of the outdoor pad was taken on S
Barrett commends hospital staff for efforts during Christmas storm
South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Michael Barrett gave a huge shout-out to staff during his Feb. 1 report to the board of directors.
Fire destroys home west of Walkerton
On Monday, Jan. 30, Walkerton firefighters responded to a blaze at a two-storey home in Riversdale, on Highway 9.