There was something about a recent news story describing a woman who saves a bundle by doing all her food shopping south of the border that made a lot of people grind their teeth.
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Peabody attends Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition launch event
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, said he plans to make sure Bruce County is in the running for an isotope manufacturing facility.
Walkerton man who survived Holocaust concerned about war in Israel
Late October usually finds Phil Englishman, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 first vice-president and sergeant-at-arms, planning the annual Remembrance Day events in Walkerton.
Brockton defers decision on DC study pending county’s decision
Brockton council has decided a decision on municipal development charges is a bit premature, considering the matter is on hold at the county level.
‘Walk-It’ raises over $48K for Parkinson’s Society
The South Grey Bruce and Area Parkinson’s Support Group hosted its annual Walk-It at the Hanover Park in September. This walk has currently raised just over $48,000 for Parkinson’s Society Southwestern Ontario to support research, support, and programs for this area. They meet monthly at Hope Commun
Bruce County announces alternating lane closures on Durham Street bridge
There will be an alternating lane closure on the Durham Street bridge in Walkerton on Oct. 23 and Oct. 27, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (rain dates identified as Oct. 24 and Oct. 26).
Dandiya night celebrated in Walkerton, Oct. 14
The Walkerton District Community School gym was filled with lights, colour, music and dance the evening of Saturday, Oct. 14, as the community was invited to a special cultural celebration.
Bruce County staff present draft 2024 budget
Bruce County council got its first look at the 2024 budget during the Oct. 12 meeting of the corporate services committee.
Lake Rosalind property owners ask council to consider short-term rental bylaw
The Lake Rosalind Property Owners Association would like to see Brockton council take action to regulate short-term rentals before the situation becomes a problem.
SBGHC responds to concerns about ‘sporadic access to health care’
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) provided an update to Brockton council at the Oct. 10 meeting.
IN PHOTOS: Walkerton’s Little Royal Fair 2023
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LDSS opens volleyball season
The LDSS junior boys (1-1) opened their 2023 fall Huron-Perth volleyball season with a win and a loss on Oct. 5 in Listowel, taking their opener in straight sets over Goderich before losing 2-1 to St. Marys later in the afternoon
Cyclones hand Kings first loss of campaign
The Listowel Cyclones were finally able to tarnish the undefeated record of the Elmira Sugar Kings on Saturday night, handing the Midwestern Conference’s top club its first loss of the 2023-24 GOJHL campaign.
Fall harvest underway
Area farmers are busy contending with the fall harvest, including crews at Marmeadow Farms east of Britton, pictured recently taking off a corn sileage crop. Farmers ask motorists to be patient during the coming weeks, as slow-moving agricultural vehicles will be prevalent on roadways.
