WALKERTON - What could be better than Summer Streetfest in Walkerton on July 18?
Walkerton Herald-Times
Preliminary numbers show reduction in opioid deaths, poisonings
GREY-BRUCE – The Grey-Bruce Board of Health heard a report at the June 27 meeting that shows a promising trend in reduced opioid deaths and poisonings. However, according to Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, it’s too soon to view the trend as anything more than that.
Accessibility advisory committee putting accessible Walkerton businesses on map
WALKERTON - The accessibility advisory committee participated in a community review and awareness day on July 11.
Bright sun and classic vehicles – Private Collectors Garage Tour better than ever
WALKERTON - Black cars may look better in the shade, but for colourful and unique antique and classic vehicles, lovingly restored and maintained, there’s nothing like bright, sunny skies.
Local MOH says Grey-Bruce resolution at alPHa will ‘save lives’
GREY/BRUCE - The Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) held its annual general meeting and conference in Toronto, June 18-20.
Dinner in lavender field encourages local tourism and businesses
TEESWATER - Guests gathered among blooming lavender fields and live music on the evening of July 13 as Flavours of South Bruce returned for its fourth year at Essentially Lavender in Teeswater.
100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce donate $34,400 to Saugeen Hospice
GREY/BRUCE - The women of 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce have once again made an incredible impact in our community. As a result of a May 31st meeting, the organization proudly presented their largest donation to date: a cheque for $34,400 to Saugeen Hospice Inc.
Early intervention would serve youth better
In June, a bank was robbed in Durham, a midwestern Ontario town many of us have either visited (beautiful conservation park and hiking trails, right on the river) or driven through (Highway 6). The robbers were apparently armed with a machete and handgun. Police have now made arrests.
Teeswater to mark 150th with free, fun, family activities on July 19
TEESWATER - The village of Teeswater is offering a day of free, fun, family events in celebration of the community’s 150th anniversary.
New artifact makes a splash at the Bruce County Museum
SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has received an incredible marine artifact donation: a Mackinaw boat called the Kayoshk. The name comes from the Ojibwe word gayasshk meaning “Seagull”.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 17 Turnbacks
From July 12, 1989
County gives go-ahead to proposed Walkerton boundary expansion
SAUGEEN SHORES - Bruce County Council approved the proposed expansion of the Walkerton settlement area, following a public meeting held under the Planning Act on July 10, at the council chambers in Saugeen Shores.
Walkerton Seniors card results
WALKERTON - Walkerton Seniors euchre scores on Wednesday, July 9 at the Walkerton Library.
Discovery Healthcare Camp brings hands-on training to young minds
HANOVER - The halls of Hanover and District Hospital are buzzing with excitement this week as the next generation of health-care professionals gets their first taste of life-saving medicine through an extraordinary hands-on learning experience.
Local sleddog championship team to compete in ‘Olympics of sleddog racing’
BRUCE COUNTY - A local sleddog enthusiast, Lisa DeGennaro, has been pre-selected to compete as part of Team Canada’s Registered Northern Breeds (RNB) in the six-dog rig event, at the IFSS (International Federation of Sleddog Sports) World Championships in October.
