CANADA - As the federal government prepares to update Canadians on its financial books heading into the new year, Canadians begin to shop amidst a GST holiday. Despite signs the financial burdens on Canadian households from previous years of inflation have eased, they are not fully abated.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Local, provincial food bank numbers at all time high
MIDWESTERN ONTARIO - The number of those reliant on food bank services has never been greater across the province and locally.
NWMO exits South Bruce; council dissolves committee, outlines funding
council here heard a post-election report with voting statistics, NWMO’s payment breakdown and officially dissolved the long-standing Community Liaison Committee (CLC).
South Bruce tallies new businesses for 2024; focuses on revitalization
The last flip of a yearly calendar is a popular time to take into account the 12 pages that came before it.
Councillor Nigel Van Dyk new deputy mayor of South Bruce
Council here voted in a new deputy mayor for the next two years, Councillor Nigel Van Dyk, effective Jan. 2025.
Peabody comments on OP update
BROCKTON - The agenda for the final meeting of the year for Bruce County council on Dec. 19 contains a number of items of interest to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.
History on tape: A turnip for Christmas
You know the line in “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Moore … “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care.”
Walkerton hospital foundation outlines new recognition program for SBGHC board members
WALKERTON - Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s executive director Brittany Hawkins and chair Sharon Kramer-Dales described a new way for proud families to recognize their newborn “stars” and to raise funds for the hospital.
Nineteenth annual Toys for Tots program a success once again
WALKERTON - It is the season of giving, and the local community has shown how generous they can be!
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week returns for its 59th consecutive year
ELMWOOD - The 59th annual Grey Bruce Farmers conference and tradeshow will be held at the Elmwood Community Centre between Jan. 8 to 14, 2025.
Naughty, nice or inexplicable
Santa Claus has had a pretty busy season so far.
Message to all who make Christmas merry and bright
This is the time of year that makes it or breaks it for many merchants. They count on holiday shoppers to edge them into the black for the year.
Knitting Tree a warm success
BROCKTON - Walkerton Herald-Times readers once again contributed their knitting and crocheting to making this Christmas a warm one for everyone in the community.
NII’s The Environment Project will provide information to help county prepare for future
BRUCE COUNTY - Stephanie Keating, the new director of environment for the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), made a presentation to Bruce County council at the Dec. 5 meeting on the Climate Project.
Larsen & Shaw Ltd. donates stars for new recognition wall
WALKERTON - The Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) has announced that Larsen & Shaw has generously donated 1,300 stainless steel stars for the foundation’s new ‘Star is Born’ recognition wall.
