Council is considering a 6.67 per cent tax increase as part of its 2023 budget deliberations.
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Ontario Service Awards presented in Formosa
Six members of the Formosa Lions Club were presented with Ontario 2022 Volunteer Service Awards on Feb. 9 for their commitment to volunteerism.
If it isn’t perfect, do it!
My middle son is a skilled soccer player. His love for the game coupled with some very impressive ball skills makes him a joy to watch. He’s nine and so much better at soccer than me, that I often find myself watching and learning.
A trip down memory lane
As a child, the excitement of walking to the local video rental store was unmatched.
How to explain unspeakable evil?
A little boy lying on a hospital bed in Laval, Quebec, was quoted as asking, “Why did he do it?”
Walkerton Legion hosts public speaking competition
A near-capacity crowd of supporters listened intently and cheered on some of the area’s talented young students at the Walkerton Legion’s public speaking competition.
Peabody interested in hearing from private sector in housing
This promises to be a busy week for Mayor Chris Peabody, with both a meeting of municipal council and county council.
Celebrating 30 years of looking after Walkerton’s pet cats and dogs
Veterinarians Dr. Sally Parks and Dr. Linda Bolton have owned and operated Mullen Small Animal Clinic in Walkerton for 30 years.
Bruce County hosts housing forum
The issue of housing, primarily but not exclusive to affordable housing, is an issue right across Canada. Bruce County has not been a quiet observer, but has taken a leadership role in identifying where the problems are, and coming up with solutions.
Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations
Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 12 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2022 Better Newspaper Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.
Joe Kerr Limited honours long-time employee with donation to Wingham hospital
Joe Kerr Ltd. has made a donation towards upgrading the full fleet of IV pumps and infusion pump technology at the Wingham and District Hospital.
Police seize $32K worth of drugs, property, cash in Wingham raid
A search warrant executed by members of the Ontario Provincial Police on Thursday in Wingham resulted in the seizure of drugs, stolen property, weapons and cash, as well as a plethora of charges laid against two individuals.
Cheese snacks delivered to area schools
Local efforts to raise awareness and funding for area elementary school nutrition programs through the 2022 World Milk Day initiative saw nearly 170 cases of Ivanhoe (a subsidiary of Gay Lea) ‘Nothing But’ 100 per cent Canadian cheese snacks delivered to five schools on Feb. 6. Doug and Dave Johnsto
Westfield students get up-close look at Listowel clock tower
In late January, North Perth Westfield Elementary School students got the opportunity to see the inner workings of the Listowel clock tower under the supervision of clock maintainer/technician Tim Bakelaar. The students had been reading a book in-class detailing a character that maintains clocks for
