Eligible voters in South Bruce have voted in favour of declaring the community a willing host for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) following a public referendum.
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Wingham Diwali celebration attracts a crowd
WINGHAM - A community Diwali celebration was hosted at the Wingham Columbus Centre on Oct. 20. The event featured Indian cuisine, traditional music, a Bhangra dance performance, and henna tattoos, pictured is Parisha Kumas showing off hers.
Local residents urged to give blood at upcoming donor clincs in area
Citing increased demand, Canadian Blood Services is urging area residents to give blood at upcoming donor clinics in the Walkerton/Hanover area.
North Perth councillors offer budget proposals
Council members have submitted proposals to be considered for the 2025 budget, and the requests range from physician recruitment, to municipal speed cameras to childcare spaces.
Awards presented in memory of Corinne Louther
Two awards were presented on behalf of Corinne Louther following her passing in April of this year.
Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village asks county for support
Al Leach did a presentation about Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village to Bruce County Council on Oct. 17.
LDSS 30th Terry Fox Run raises $2,500
In 30 years, Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) fundraising efforts for The Terry Fox Foundation has amounted to $144,121.28. For their anniversary year, the school has set a goal to raise $2,000.
County works on launching Smart Commute
The Oct. 17 meeting included a report from Claire Dodds, commissioner of community development, on transit initiatives undertaken in 2024.
Walkerton celebrates Little Royal Fair October 17 to 20
The fair saw attendees taking in the attractions.
Second Hand Rose Shop Walkerton donates a large cheque to the local food bank
The Second Hand Rose Shop presents the cheque to a local rep.
Turnbacks – Walkerton Herald-Times, October 24, 2024
Turnbacks from this edition of the Times, Oct. 21, 1992
Listowel Legion Poppy Campaign begins Oct. 25
The annual Poppy Campaign of the Royal Canadian Legion will commence on Friday Oct. 25.
Capitals lose to Barons but down Mitchell on weekend
In PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals are back on home ice this weekend, hosting Kincardine Friday for a 7:30 p.m. game; then it’s back on the road Saturday in Mount Forest for an 8 p.m. match.
Provincial government presents $44,400 capital grant to Walkerton Golf and Curling Club
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Ontario’s Minister of Rural Affairs, presented the award Oct. 16
What’s Happening at the Bruce County Public Library
The Library was a busy place in October with the Walkerton Little Royal Fair, Canadian Library Month, and Ontario Public Library Week.
