From Aug. 30, 1989.
Walkerton
Time to develop critical thinking
Parents are counting the days. So are retailers, especially those carrying this year’s back-to-school must-haves.
Bruce County library selected for International Laufey Book Club initiative
BRUCE COUNTY – The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is honoured to be selected as one of 50 library systems worldwide to participate in a special initiative with the Laufey Book Club.
Brockton council votes to amend bylaw on guardian, herd dogs
WALKERTON – Coun. Steve Travale brought forward a motion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon, regarding livestock guardian dogs.
Durham Street bridge finished
WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation.
Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project
WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
Victoria Jubilee Hall gets new sprinkler system for fire protection
WALKERTON – The rules for fire protection have changed a lot since Victoria Jubilee Hall was constructed 129 years ago – the very building that once housed the fire department, as well as the police department, municipal offices, at one point a market, and a lovely opera hall.
WAN-IFRA, News Media Canada say Canada Can Stop the Bad Bots Blitz
To the Editor: Humans are now outnumbered on the internet. According to researchers, bots account for more than half of all internet traffic. The consequences of this development are starting to show.
Brockton to expand kindergarten before- and after-school program
WALKERTON – Brockton’s daycare program is expanding – an additional 26 spaces due to the increase in demand for spaces, and Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) funding.
Walkerton card scores
WALKERTON – Euchre scores from Aug. 12 at the Walkerton Library

