Many families in the area will be having a warmer Christmas thanks to the knitting skills of people who donated enough mittens, scarves, hats, socks and baby blankets to cover the Walkerton Herald-Times Christmas “knittin’” tree – and then some! Here, Molly Clark-Hurley of the Bruce County’s human s
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Legion, Brockton to host New Year’s Levee
Dennis and the crew were in fine form again last weekend at the Legion’s Christmas Turkey ‘n Meat Draw. Some of those happy winners should have had a Brinks truck to take everything home!
Every day is the best day, if we so choose
“This is the best day ever!” proclaimed my three-year-old, raising his arms to the ceiling of our hotel room with an enthusiasm I couldn’t replicate if I tried. He had just received his second emergency blood transfusion.
OPG donates $20K to Walkerton hospital
On Dec. 7, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a $20,000 donation toward the Foundation’s ongoing mammography campaign. This year, OPG‘s Corporate Citizenship Program supported 67 individual projects across Bruce County. This program lo
Brockton to seek MZO for high-density residential development
A busy council agenda Tuesday evening included one report that spells good news for people desperate for affordable housing.
Brockton home sales slip in November
The number of homes sold in Brockton last month was down from the previous month and November 2020, however buyers are still willing to pay a premium for homes.
Province doubles OCIF grant to Brockton
The provincial government recently announced it is more than doubling the Ontario Communities Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) grant from 2021, providing almost $17 million to help build and repair infrastructure across Huron-Bruce.
Ombudsman releases report on Saugeen Municipal Airport
Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé has posted findings involving the Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission (SMAC) regarding public meetings.
Rising COVID numbers a concern in Grey-Bruce
Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health, is echoing provincial recommendations for all employers in the region to allow staff to work from home wherever it’s possible.
Community thanks Walkerton hospital staff with special gift
The staff of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton, received a special Christmas present from Brockton service clubs - Walkerton Kinettes, Walkerton Kinsmen, Walkerton and District Optimist Club, Walkerton Rotary Club, Walkerton Agricultural Society and Chepstow Lions Club.
Saugeen Conservation’s 2022 budget proposes 6.07 per cent increase
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) General Manager, Jennifer Stephens presented the 2022 budget to Howick council on Dec. 7.
Huron-Kinloss council receives funding request from Pine River Watershed Initiative Network
David Grant made a presentation on behalf of the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN), including a request for financial support from council.
Council shares sticker shock from proposed Teeswater Medical Clinic project
Councillors pointed out several holes in the Teeswater Medical Clinic budget at the Nov. 30 meeting. Ultimately, council said they need more time to consider the NWMO Near Term Investment request of $600,000 and municipal contribution of $300,000.
Hydro One to clean up soil near transformer station in Morris-Turnberry
Hydro One will be conducting some soil rehabilitation work near one of its transformer stations in Morris-Turnberry next year after testing found arsenic in the soil.
