Among the items discussed at the Dec. 6 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre was a review of the COVID-19 vaccination policy that’s presently underway.
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Brockton mayor concerned about impact of inflation
Mayor Chris Peabody said he is anticipating a very interesting ROMA (Rural Ontario Municipal Association) conference in January, as he and his counterparts across the province try to cope with the impact of inflation.
Agency nurses a major topic of discussion at hospital board meeting
The issue of agency nurses continues to be a major topic of discussion by the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors.
Busy elves at Walkerton food bank
Santa’s helpers come in many shapes and forms, but these volunteers at the Walkerton food bank are smiling for a great reason – all the hampers they’ve prepared for less fortunate families this Christmas. This year, the need is greater than ever, but so is the generosity of the community.
Owen Sound man facing 65 charges following arrest in Hanover
An Owen Sound man is facing 65 charges following a nearly eight-month long investigation by the Hanover Police Service.
Unemployment rate increases, remains lowest in Ontario
The local unemployment rate increased by 0.4 percentage points in November, however it still remains the lowest in Ontario.
Saugeen First Nation declares state of emergency following another opioid-related death
The Chippewas of Saugeen have declared a state of emergency in the territory after another opioid-related death rocked the small community.
Hanover police perform CPR on person with no vital signs
Hanover police have had a busy few days.
Di Castri returns for fourth term as chair of Catholic school board
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board held its inaugural meeting on Nov. 21 at the Catholic Education Centre in Hanover.
Walkerton U11 Rep Capitals take part in Regional Silver Stick tourney
The Walkerton U11 Reps spent a lot of time at Wingham’s North Huron Wescast Community Complex over the past two weeks, as the squad participated in the 2022-23 Regional Silver Stick tournament. The Capitals came up short with three preliminary round losses.
Walkerton U21 Capitals finalists at Regional Silver Stick
The Walkerton U21 Capitals came within a couple goals of winning the 2022-23 Regional ‘C’ Silver Stick championship in Lucknow last weekend, ultimately falling to Tweed 1-0 in the final.
Walkerton Capitals U13 LL#1 win nail-biter against Minto
The Walkerton Capitals U13 LL #1 squad travelled to Palmerston on Dec. 1 for a game with the Minto Mad Dogs.
Capitals drop pair of close games against Wingham, Kincardine
A pair of losses on the weekend holds the Walkerton Capitals second from the bottom spot of the Pollock Division of the PJHL.
Bruce County makes new committee appointments
The Dec. 1 meeting of Bruce County council included committee chair and committee appointments.
Stuff-the-Ambulance holiday food drives taking place across Bruce County
Join Bruce County’s Paramedic Services and their local 911 Emergency Service partners for Stuff-The-Ambulance Holiday Food Drives across the region this December. All donations will be given to the local food banks.
