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Bev Gateman, Ontario Student Nutrition Program Grey Bruce, accepts a donation of $14,541 from the Walkerton Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign. From the left are Gateman, Shelley Eckenswiller, Ashley Hoogenboom, David Hoogenboom, Tricia Folz and Christie Huntley.

One key achievement of the 2018-22 term of council was the Minister’s Zoning Order for the East Ridge Business Park area. It will pave the way for some sorely needed residential development – an estimated 500 units of varying types including rental apartments, and much more.

Work on the watermain going under the Saugeen River in the area of the bridge continues.

Mayor Chris Peabody opened the inaugural meeting of the 2022-26 term of council by thanking the citizens of Brockton for another four years.

The working poor – people with jobs, who “just can’t keep up” are the people who are now coming to the Walkerton and District Food Bank, according to food bank treasurer Maryanne Buehlow.

Huron Perth Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the inpatient unit of the Wingham and District Hospital.

On Friday, Nov. 25, the PC Connect transit service will be offering free rides all day to help residents shop local this Black Friday.

A raid at an Arran Township property earlier this week has resulted in the seizure of more than$100,000 worth of stolen property and drugs, and nearly 70 charges laid against two individuals.

The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) has announced plans to shift students to remote learning starting Monday, Nov. 21 if the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the province are unable to reach a deal.

At its Nov. 14 council meeting, the Municipality of North Perth and the Atwood Lions entered into a lease agreement in regards to the outdoor skating amenity in Atwood.

2023 saw the return to a full cross-country season and the Listowel District Secondary School team was more than ready.

The Listowel Cyclones’ recent momentum was brought to a lurching halt over the weekend, as the Juniors mustered only one goal over two games resulting in a pair of weekend losses.

When it comes to the skilled trades, there are literally limitless opportunities for students to take advantage of. And in a time when there are labour shortages of not only tradespeople but in every work sector across the board, the next generation coming up has never been more important to fill th