The focus at this year’s Canadian Nuclear Association conference (Feb. 22-24 in Ottawa) was different from last year, said Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody.
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Wingham restaurant owner found guilty, ordered to pay $5,500 in fines
The verdict in the court case between Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) and Buck & Jo’s owners Stephen and Joanne Hill is in.
Drives double up Muskies to advance to Senior A final
The series came down to the wire, but in the end the Milverton Four Wheel Drives were able to hang on for the Game 7 victory over the Shelburne Muskies and advance to the WOAA Senior A League final.
Clean Energy Frontier program wins award from EDCO
The Clean Energy Frontier program has won an Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence for Rural Planning and Strategy. This award celebrates the innovative, unique and impactful public-private partnership of the Clean Energy Frontier, which has brought together local governm
Thundercats’ postseason ends with series sweep
The Durham Thundercats were swept out of the 2023 WOAA Senior AA playoffs on Feb. 17, but the local squad didn’t go down without a fight.
Walkerton Capitals win one, lose two in weekend PJHL action
In PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals entertained fans Friday night with a 6-3 victory over the Mount Forest Patriots, but couldn’t keep up the momentum for the next two games – Saturday’s game in Mitchell ended in a 3-0 defeat, while Monday’s game in Walkerton against the Hanover Barons ended in a
OPP warn of door-to-door sales scam
Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is shining a light on a multi-layered door-to-door sales scam, which leaves victims with poor renovations, liens or a mortgage on their homes.
Spruce the Bruce open for applications
Bruce County’s Community Development program, Spruce the Bruce, is now open for applications. The program provides grant funding to maintain and grow local downtown businesses and communities.
World Day of Prayer set for March 3 in Walkerton
The invitation is out for everyone – men, women, and children of all ages – to join the 2023 World Day of Prayer as we celebrate the theme “I Have Heard About Your Faith,” based on Ephesians 1: 15-19.
News from Formosa
The Formosa Lions hosted their sweethearts to a Chinese dinner on Feb. 8, 2023. President Lion Jim Batte also welcomed Ken Kazmusz, president of the Hanover Lions. Lions or their spouses were invited to tell a funny story about their or someone else’s wedding day. All participated and everyone had a
Awards presented to students from St. Teresa of Calcutta School
There were 273 entries from seven area schools in the Walkerton Legion’s Remembrance Poster and Literary competitions.
Keeping the status quo the right call
As humans, we are not a fan of change in general.
Bruce County continues to require public meetings for plans of subdivision
Bruce County’s planning and development committee has decided it will continue to require public meetings to be held for plan of subdivision applications.
Peabody heading to Canadian Nuclear Association conference
Although things have started slowing down a bit after what Mayor Chris Peabody called the “torrid” start to the year, that doesn’t mean nothing is happening.
Brockton won’t be participating in FoodCycler pilot
Brockton will not be participating in the FoodCycler pilot program through the Municipal Innovation Council.
