Miracle Treat Day was held at Dairy Queen restaurants across the country on Aug. 11. This included the Listowel location, which donated all proceeds from Blizzard sales that day to the Children’s Hospital – London Health Sciences Centre. Pictured are Listowel Dairy Queen employees Charisma Hutchinso
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Mayor Chris Peabody focuses on keeping dialogue open
Mayor Chris Peabody spent a busy few days at the AMO (Association of Municipalities of Ontario) conference, hosted by the City of Ottawa Aug. 14-17.
COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Brucelea Haven
WALKERTON – On Thursday, Aug. 11, Grey Bruce Public Health declared the COVID-19 outbreak at…
Paisley holds ‘closing night party’ for its bridge
A closing night party is always a celebration that’s bittersweet – the successful run of a great show, combined with the knowledge it’s been seen for the last time.
The case of the disappearing candidates
Where are the candidates?
Suspect in Hanover shooting arrested in Ottawa
The suspect in a Hanover shooting has been arrested in Ottawa; he’s being returned to Hanover, where he faces charges that include attempted murder.
Brockton man charged in break and enter
A Brockton resident has been charged by South Bruce OPP following a break and enter in Walkerton earlier this month.
Developer given two-year extension on draft plan of subdivision
Council approved an application from Barry’s Construction and Insulation Ltd. to extend the draft plan of subdivision that’s due to lapse.
Grey-Bruce sees huge drop in home sale prices, volume in July
The sales volume and average sale price of homes in Brockton continue to trend towards a buyer’s market being on the horizon.
More booster pump woes at Walker West
During the Aug. 9 council meeting, Mayor Chris Peabody provided an update on the booster pump situation in Walker West Estates.
Market Garden Park tender comes in at over double the estimate
Tender results for Market Garden Park were not what council had hoped for, to put it mildly. However, a revised version of the project is moving ahead.
Dirt Pigs celebrate 40th anniversary in style
With 73 teams registered in five divisions – three men’s divisions with 49 teams, and two women’s divisions with 24 teams, Pigstock 2022 was a resounding success.
Grey Bruce Health Unit issues overdose alert
Four drug overdoses within a 24-hour period prompted the Grey Bruce Health Unit to issue an Opioid Alert to system partners on Aug. 15. This is the second such alert this month.
POW-NNW asks South Bruce council to leave DGR decisions to the incoming council, record council meetings
Municipal staff will review and bring back a report regarding a proposed motion from the Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) committee after their delegation at the Aug. 9 council meeting.
Smiles and sodbusting
The Huron County Sodbusters 4-H Club met at Monoway Farms on Aug. 9 under ideal conditions for plowing. The club meets during the summer months to learn more about the art of plowing, and many members have gone on to perform quite well at competitions. Andrew Fear smiles for the camera while maintai
