From Oct. 22, 1997
Walkerton
Bill 5 provisions threaten endangered species
The nest was huge! In the top of the tallest tree in the woodlot, close to the edge, complete with an eagle perched within, its white head shining in the sunlight. It was the first bald eagle I had ever seen. It was also one of only three bald eagle pairs left in Southern Ontario in the early 1980s.
How to discourage porch pirates without explosives
Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of … whatever you ordered from Amazon. … It sat on your porch for a grand total of three minutes before a local porch pirate snagged it.
Job fair at WDCS draws students and community members
WALKERTON - A job fair at Walkerton District Community School held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, drew students from the school and from Sacred Heart High School. Students from the other area high schools in the region were invited to attend, and many did.
Walkerton senior cards
WALKERTON - Seniors enjoyed cards at the Walkerton library on Wednesday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 17.
Greenock Senior Citizens to meet at accessible facility, at affordable price
WALKERTON - Brockton Council heard two presentations on Oct. 14 from community groups seeking financial assistance.
Dodds receives leadership award from Ontario Professional Planners Institute
KITCHENER - The Ontario Provincial Planning Institute (OPPI) hosted its 2025 PlanON Awards on Thursday, Sept. 18. The awards recognize members who demonstrate professional excellence and a commitment to advancing the planning profession across the province.
SVCA still working on proposed budget increase
FORMOSA - The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s 2026 budget will be returning to the Nov. 20 meeting.
No Stone Left Alone ceremony held at Lovat Cemetery to honour Ambrose Marten Hill
PAISLEY - On Oct. 8, the Paisley Legion returned to the Lovat Cemetery to honour one veteran who was previously without a headstone.
Three arrested following drug trafficking investigation by multiple police agencies
BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce OPP executed warrants on Oct. 15 at several properties, a result of a drug trafficking investigation.
