It’s that time of year when our thoughts go to the upcoming National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job, on April 28. It’s not just focussed on unionized workers who we remember, it’s all workers who become ill, suffer injuries or die because of their job.
Walkerton
Earth day without the birds
Every April, Earth Day rolls around with the same gentle reminders – plant a tree, clean a ditch, maybe pause long enough to hear what spring sounds like when it’s working properly.
‘Peeping’ their way into spring
For anyone who lives in or around a wetland, there’s nothing quite like the delightful chorus of Spring Peepers announcing the arrival of spring.
Local seniors play euchre and solo
Seniors enjoyed euchre and solo this week at the Walkerton Library.
MacPherson tops euchre scoreboard
The card scores for the Young at Heart Euchre and Solo games at the Chepstow Lions Hall for Monday, April 20 were...
Crokinole season wraps up April 29
Crokinole was played at the Teeswater Town Hall on Wednesday, April 15
Hanover theatre staging ‘Unnecessary Farce’
HANOVER – Hanover Community Players are bringing comedy to the stage with Unnecessary Farce. The…
County named among top employers
Bruce County is receiving recognition for the second year in a row as a Top 100 Employer in Southwestern Ontario. This competition recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
Multiple donations to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation
WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received a number of donations
Local youth meets prime minister
MONTREAL - The Liberal Convention in Montreal April 9-11 had over 4,500 attendees from across Canada – including six-year-old Rachel Rice, daughter of Liberal candidate James Rice from Paisley, and Katie Rice, who has sought a seat on Brockton Municipal Council.
