While the province’s Strong Mayors legislation has some useful tools for dealing with red tape and getting more houses built, according to Mayor Chris Peabody, the powers it grants go “way beyond the intended purpose.
Walkerton
Pedestrian stuck by vehicle
Just after noon on April 16, while emergency services were on the scene of a house fire in Walkerton, a 64-year-old pedestrian crossing the road at Durham St. East and Colborne St. South was struck by a passenger vehicle.
Elmwood easter egg hunt attracts many
ELMWOOD – The Elmwood Community Service Association hosted an Easter egg hunt at the local…
Sistema Walkerton receives donation from Chepstow and District Lions Club
Sistema Walkerton, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free after-school music education to children, recently received a donation of $750 from the Chepstow and District Lions Club on April 15.
Celebrating the 145th anniversary of Trinity – ‘God’s House of Living Stones’
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walkerton is celebrating 145 years of “Faith, Prayer and Grace” on Sunday, May 4.
Kinettes request assistance from Brockton for 2025 ‘Dinner on Durham’ event
Last year marked the return of a popular fundraising event put on by the Kinette Club of Walkerton.
Local skaters achieve gold status
Two dedicated athletes from the Walkerton Figure Skating Club (WFSC) have reached significant milestones in their skating careers, exemplifying years of commitment and passion for the sport.
Walkerton Optimists host annual spelling bee
WALKERTON – The Walkerton and District Optimist Club held their annual spelling bee on April 15…
Walkerton turnbacks for April 24, 2025
From April 17, 2002: – Movie playing at Paramount in Hanover: Panic Room; – Despite a…
Hospice holds volunteer appreciation event
About three dozen volunteers were on hand at Walkerton’s Legion on April 7 to hear words of appreciation for their active work in fundraising on behalf of Saugeen Hospice.
