A group of first-year medical students from Western University spent Discovery Week 2023 learning what it would be like to practice medicine in a rural area. In addition to spending time with local doctors, they were introduced to rural life during tours of various agri-businesses including Huron Tr
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Walkerton church donates $10K to Saugeen Hospice
The members of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walkerton presented a $10,000 donation to Saugeen Hospice on Sunday, May 7, during worship. The cheque was presented to Edythe Oberle and Ken Brown, Saugeen Hospice board members. In the photo are members of Trinity Lutheran Walkerton of all ages
Mildmay’s Owen Riegling nominated for CMAOntario Rising Star Award
Owen Riegling has a remarkable list of credentials for someone who’s still in what would be the early stages of their career for most musicians.
What’s happening at Brockton’s libraries?
The month of May is always fun with flowers, sunshine and warmer weather, and the fun was off to a great start with ‘May the 4th be With You!’ LED laser swords.
Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society
This is the fourth in a series of garden articles from the early 2000s about Walkerton Horticultural Society activities. Several articles will be published in loving memory of long-time society president, Nancy Bajurny, who was always dedicated to beautifying our town.
115 teams pack Walkerton arena for pool event
Instead of hockey sticks, participants in the May 26-27 tournament at the Walkerton arena held pool cues, as 115 teams competed for top honours, at the Southwestern Ontario Pool Players Association event.
Peabody: Province amends plan for farm severances
Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody said he’s pleased to learn the province is amending its plan to allow up to three severances per farm property.
Two new physicians coming to Walkerton-Mildmay
Two new family physicians are coming to Walkerton and Mildmay in the late fall, although they won’t be accepting new patients.
Grey-Bruce MOH: Vaccines in Canada are safe
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, made a presentation to the Grey Bruce board of health on May 26 about vaccine safety in Canada.
Hanover man faces firearms charges
What police are referring to as a neighbour dispute on the 600 block of 10th Avenue, Hanover, on May 26 ended with a 55-year-old man being charged with various weapons offences.
OHC referendum: Local residents give a resounding ‘no’ to privatizing health care
On Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, people from all over Grey and Bruce counties participated in a grassroots referendum on public or private health care. They voted yes or no to the following question: Do you want your public hospital services to be privatized for for-profit hospitals and clini
Crosswalk coming to intersection at Robinson and South streets
Walkerton will be getting a school crossing at Robinson and South streets.
What happened in Minden could happen in Chesley, warns Save Our Hospital group
“Someone’s going to die,” said Richard Bradley of Minden, as he stood outside the Chesley hospital Friday, May 26.
‘Our Chance’ Relay For Life team raises $2,000 at BBQ
The “Our Chance” Relay For Life team held a successful barbecue fundraiser at Zehrs in Listowel over the weekend. The by-donation barbecue raised more than $2,100. The team has been busy raising funds for Relay For Life over the past few weeks, surpassing their goal of raising $20,000. The team is g
