On Thursday, Jan. 20, Bruce County’s executive committee approved a commitment to spend up to $150,000 to support the Bruce County Indigenous Reconciliation planning initiative.
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The eagle has landed
Bald eagles have been making more and more appearances in the area recently. Reader Connie Wolfe has spotted these magnificent birds multiple times in recent weeks – Dec. 11 just off County Road 3, one beside her house on Dec. 22, and most recently on the afternoon of Jan. 16 on Concession 4. Two ea
News from Formosa
With the pandemic once again shutting down municipal halls, the Formosa Lions held their monthly meeting by Zoom. Lion President Jim Batte welcomed 15 members. Secretary Lion Hank Soers and Treasurer Lion John Schill tended to their duties.
Don’t take the elevator
There’s a point during a really long run where you can almost not blame the woman in the New York Marathon who cabbed it to the finish line. Regardless of how great your training was, your mind and body begin to crave relief, and thoughts can easily drift to wanting to fast track to the finish line
Walkerton Legion to reopen on Monday, Jan. 31
Good news, everyone! As a result of the announcement last week by the Ontario government, the Walkerton Legion is now permitted to reopen. The executive thanks you for your continued support and they hope to see you at the branch starting again on Monday, Jan. 31. Regular hours are Monday to Friday
Truth and Reconciliation, not just a checked box
I want to address the elephant in the room. Truth and Reconciliation is hard work for everybody, not just a box to check off and say it is done.
Reliable information the antidote for… statistics
While COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on our health-care system, the numbers game associated with it is becoming more confusing as days go on.
Brockton looks at reducing 6.8 per cent budget increase
Mayor Chris Peabody spent the hours prior to Tuesday night’s council meeting in budget deliberations with council and senior staff.
Brockton resident charged with impaired driving
A Brockton resident is facing multiple charges, including impaired driving, following a single vehicle crash last week.
Impaired driving facing court date
A Carrick Township resident is facing charges, including impaired driving, after ditching their vehicle on Bruce County Road 4 last week.
Former employee suing NWMO for being ‘too much on the side of the community’
A former employee of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has filed a lawsuit against the organization.
Winter wonderland
Whether you enjoy skiing, skating or careening down a hill backwards on a flying saucer, recent snow turned Brockton into a winter wonderland. The Lobies Park skating oval and cross-country ski trail have been getting a lot of use, and the Centennial Park hill is a local favourite.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre has action plan to restore services in Walkerton, Chesley
“We have an action plan,” said Michael Barrett, CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC). “Now we have to see results.”
‘We want the ER open’: Local group meets with MPPs to discuss service cuts at Walkerton, Chesley hospitals
A group of local citizens has gotten together for the sole purpose of getting the emergency departments at the Walkerton and Chesley hospitals open for full 24-hour service.
