Before Christmas last year, Wingham Foodland sold Christmas trees with a promise of donating three dollars from every tree sold to the Wingham and District Hospital. Thanks to all the community support, the local business was able to donate $309 to the hospital to help with improvement to the X-ray
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Wingham Columbus Centre request for relief debated by council
Lockdown measures in place due to the ongoing pandemic have set the Wingham Columbus Centre back financially again this year.
Walkerton Hawks lose 3-2 to Goderich in first home game since January
It wasn’t the result Walkerton Hawks fans wanted when the team returned to home ice after a few weeks off for the most recent pandemic arena closure. However, despite the 3-2 loss to Goderich, the game was exciting.
Protest continues
Protests in Ottawa, Toronto and Windsor may be getting most of the attention, but local truckers and their supporters are making their opinions known, too.
Axe ‘N Gear celebrates 15 years of all things music
Axe ‘N Gear Music, the area’s largest music store, just celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Local library patrons get crafty for Valentine’s project
With the province under public health restrictions, staff at Bruce County Public Library’s Walkerton branch decided to bring some Valentine’s spirit to the residents at the Brucelea Haven long-term care home in Walkerton.
Chepstow Lions Club member presented with award
Lion Paul Zister (left) of the Chepstow Lions Club was the recipient of the Lions Foundation of Canada Fellowship Award for his many years of dedicated service in organizing the Chepstow Lions Walk for Guide Dogs each year, which has raised thousands of dollars for Guide Dogs. Lion Paul is more tha
Walkerton Legion meetings back on track
President Rose Austin has announced that monthly general membership meetings will resume on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the hall. Legion general meetings will follow the COVID protocols in effect at the time.
Wingham ED to be closed Feb. 18-19 due to lack of staff
The emergency department (ED) at the Wingham and District Hospital will be closed overnight on Saturday.
Brockton home sales steady in January
Home sales in Brockton continued to hold steady in the first month of 2022.
Grey-Bruce MOH says Omicron’s peak has passed
Grey Bruce Public Health reports there are seven people with COVID-19 hospitalized in Grey-Bruce, and two local people in hospital outside the area.
Optimist Park playground retaining wall discussed by Brockton council
One issue that arose during 2022 budget deliberations was the need for a retaining wall at the Optimist Park playground adjacent to the arena.
Skating oval still an attraction
Despite yo-yo weather patterns that have included extreme cold, snow, rain and unusually warm temperatures, the skating oval in Lobies Park continues to attract skaters of all ages – a credit to the hard work of recreation department staff. The skating oval and cross-country ski trail have proved to
Brockton passes budget with 3.51 per cent increase
Brockton had a productive budget meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, and ironed out the final details, deciding on a 3.51 per cent increase for an overall 2022 budget of $10,432,163.
