The Hanover Senior Citizens Friendship Centre was the scene of a special fundraiser recently, including a meal featuring delicious Ukrainian-style foods and a silent auction to assist people who have fled the Ukraine and come to this area. From the left are Nina Zwart, chair of the Ukrainian Friends
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Bruce County sends letter to province regarding lack of consultation on Bill 23
County council is sending a letter to the province, local MPPs and the county’s member municipalities regarding the lack of consultation on Bill 23.
What’s happening in Formosa
It is pretty quiet in Formosa.
News from the Walkerton Library
Take your chances on a literary ‘blind date’ during the month of February.
Wiarton women on strike, demand pay in cash
In Bruce County’s pioneer days women were restricted to traditional jobs, like homemaking and teaching (but only if unmarried).
Walkerton Kinsmen make donation to Saugeen Hospice
The Walkerton Kinsmen were pleased to present two cheques to Saugeen Hospice at their regular Kin meeting on Jan. 23. The $2,200 contribution included $2,000 from the profits of the Kinsmen Casino Night and Raffle Draw held in the spring of 2022, and $200 donated in memory of Kinsmen who passed away
Bruce County conducting study on public transit
Public transit may not be viable in the south part of Bruce County, but it’s a different story in the northern part.
Addiction, mental health major topics of discussion at board of health meeting
The overall health of residents of Grey-Bruce was the subject of a presentation at the Jan. 31 meeting of the board of health by Dr. Rim Zayed on the Health Status Report.
Legion supports Walkerton hospital
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received a $10,000 donation from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Charitable Foundation. Walkerton Legion Branch 102 President Rose Austin, far right, presented the donation to Hayley Wilhelm, WHDF coordinator, and WDHF director
Brockton council continues budget talks
As budget deliberations continue in Brockton, the tax increase presently stands at 13 per cent but is most certainly going to change.
North Perth adopts Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter
In 2021, Perth County undertook a significant consultative process to develop a charter on diversity, equity and anti-racism. The county consulted with the public through surveys, roundtable discussions and one-on-one stakeholder interviews.
Senior hockey playoff matchups set
The 2022-23 WOAA Senior Hockey League regular season has concluded, with the top eight set to contest the AA championship and the bottom four to slug it out for the A title.
Central Perth Predators have success at B.A.D. Blazers tourney
The Central Perth Predators girls’ teams had a successful weekend at the B.A.D. Blazers annual hockey tournament, with the U13s winning gold and the U15s losing a nail biter in the semifinals to the Chatham-Kent Crush, 1-0. The U13s pulled out a 2-1 shootout win versus the Lambeth Lancers to claim g
Cyclones take two wins over Bombers
The Listowel Cyclones somewhat salvaged what had been an otherwise dismal start to 2023, when the junior club took a pair of wins from the Caledon Bombers in decisive fashion last weekend.
Need a light?
It’s been dark lately, hasn’t it? In the last month or so we’ve had short days, and those short days have been gloomy. We’ve only had a couple days of full sun in this area in the past month.
