South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) issued a press release on April 24 to announce that effective June 10, all 10 inpatient beds at the Durham hospital will be relocated to Walkerton and Kincardine hospitals – five to each.
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Temporary closures possible on Paisley bridge
There may be temporary lane closures on the new Paisley bridge until May 3, to allow completion of minor work. The bridge will remain open to vehicle and pedestrian use during the temporary lane closures.
Howick Council declared intimate partner violence as an epidemic
HOWICK – Town council is declaring intimate partner violence (IPV) an epidemic as of its April 25 council meeting.
Kinsmen host trivia night, Kinettes hold spring market
The Kin Station in Listowel was the place to be April 19 and 21 as two facets of the Listowel Kin family hosted events for the community to enjoy.
May 2, 2024 Turnbacks
2014 – Ontario Liberal Party candidate for Perth-Wellington, Stewart Skinner, begins preparing for election and opens his office in anticipation of the upcoming election.
Kin Cares’ annual carnival raises over $700
The Kin Cares Youth group held their second Annual Kin Cares Carnival on Saturday, April 27.
Brockton council approves off-leash dog park in Walkerton
The amenities offered at Lobies Park will soon include an off-leash dog park.
Ken Lawrence named Citizen of the Year
A local resident who has been active for many years on numerous local boards, committees and community organizations is this community’s 2023 citizen of the year.
Madill brings home the Dinning Cup
Eight teams vied to claim the top spot at the 16th annual Matthew Dinning Memorial Junior Boys Rugby Tournament, on April 24 in Wingham.
Walkerton Library’s art wall features work by Leo Baker
The Walkerton branch, Bruce County Library, has a new exhibit on its art wall.
The mind runs the body and the body feeds the mind
You had better believe it. It is seldom that the body and the mind do not work together, but not with me. It is not just ‘old age’ that causes my body and my mind to cease operating together. But that is what has happened to me. A disease called dermatomyositis (DM) has taken over my total body. Thi
Public access phones at OPP buildings updated to E-phones
Members of the public who visit West Region detachments after-hours will have access to a new public access calling system outside OPP facilities.
Well testing no place to cut
Among the axioms we live by in the world of journalism is that stories, editorials and columns we expect to cause a stir, often don’t, while reports we deem innocuous can end up setting off a firestorm.
Figure skaters achieve gold
Two skaters with the Walkerton Figure Skating Club have achieved gold status this season – a huge accomplishment.
Peabody says announced changes to Durham hospital are ‘shocking’
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and mayor of Brockton, was called to a surprise meeting with South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Nancy Shaw on April 24.
