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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.
Perth County OPP reminding residents to be aware of frauds
The Perth County OPP is reminding the public to be vigilant and always verify information after a North Perth resident fell victim to a popular scam.
Theft from Listowel business results in three people being charged
An ongoing investigation into a theft from a business in Listowel’s north end has resulted in charges against three people.
Police respond to Brant Township break-in, make arrest
A Wellington North man is facing charges following his arrest at a break-in at a Brant Township commercial property on Jan. 25.
Crash between SUV, horse and buggy claims one life in Morris-Turnberry
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal crash between and SUV and horse and buggy.
Inflation anxiety: More Canadians say they’re worse off now financially than any time since 2010
A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute (ARI) finds some Canadians struggling more than ever to endure the financial stresses of the pandemic, while others, secured by their relatively strong position of wealth, have seen their economic well-being maintained, if not improved.
