The county’s human services committee meeting on March 2 included an update on the community housing registry waiting list for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Bruce County’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan about ‘leveraging resources’
Sarah Pelton, co-ordinator, presented an update to Bruce County council on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.
Rotary Club holds sixth drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club recently held its sixth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners in this round include Matt Reddon ($1,000), Jamie Tolton ($500), Barb Spence ($300), Jackie Hofmann ($250), Jesse Merchant ($200) and Joe Rys ($150). The draw was made by Dawn Jansen, left, with the assistance of Rotar
Local ‘village’ helps keep Molly’s dream alive
From Feb. 4 to 11, Molly’s Team travelled to Guatemala and were greeted by 400 children who waited in anticipation for the events that were to come – keeping Molly’s big dream alive to help children and families in third world countries.
Knox Presbyterian Church Service Club celebrates 80 years
The Knox Presbyterian Church Service Club recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. Formed in 1943 to encourage ladies to be of service to the church, members met at the homes of members and were encouraged to help the war effort - knitting and other activities. Today, the Service Club is active in
40 years and $100K later, Peter and Jo Ann Carter retire from fundraising for local charities
Teeswater residents Peter and Jo Ann Carter have been champions for local charities by raising funds through donations and pledges for over 40 years.
Walkerton hospital receives donation for IV pain pump
On Feb. 28, Jane Allen and Bill Allen presented Mark Gaynor, chair of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation, with a $4,100 donation for the purchase of a new IV pain pump for the Walkerton and District Hospital’s acute care unit. Jane and Bill made the donation in memory of their spouses, J
Kuhnke appointed chair of region’s drinking water source protection committee
Carl Kuhnke has just received word of his appointment by David Piccini, minister of the environment, conservation and parks, as chair of the Saugeen, Grey Sauble and Northern Bruce Peninsula Drinking Water Source Protection Committee.
Brockton council looks at arena options
A busy agenda at the March 7 council meeting included the final draft of the Recreation Master Services and Facilities plan.
Bruce County warden hopeful trip to France will pay off for region
County Warden Chris Peabody is headed to Cannes, France, where he’ll be participating in the MIPIM conference March 14-17.
Brockton Citizen of the Year Gala has a surprise ending, March 4
The Citizen of the Year gala put on by the Walkerton Kinsmen had more than a few surprises for those in attendance, but one of the evening’s events took even the Kinmen by surprise.
Ironmen to face Bulldogs in Pollock quarter-finals
After occupying the fourth and fifth spots in the PJHL North Pollock Division standings for a good portion of the 2022-23 campaign, it will indeed be the Wingham Ironmen and Kincardine Bulldogs facing off in the postseason when the first round gets underway this weekend.
Cottrills qualify for 2023 Mixed Provincial Curling Championship
Shawn and Katie Cottrill are headed to the 2023 Ontario Mixed Curling Championship following a successful weekend at the qualifying event in Tillsonburg.
Local Indigenous knowledge keeper shares sweat lodge teachings
A long time ago, the Anishinaabe (Ojibway) People received the gift of the sweat lodge from Misho’mis-i-non’-nig nee-zhwa’-swi (our Seven Grandfathers).
Progress comes in ‘baby steps’
I am on my road to recovery from three major chronical disease: dementia, cancer and autoimmune diseases. I take pills for all three. The auto immune is the worst for me getting around. I do some exercises – not much.
