The Walkerton BIA is in the process of making changes that will allow it to move forward successfully.
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Solar speed signs to be installed throughout Brockton
Members of the public are undoubtedly familiar with those signs that flash your speed as you enter Walkerton from east or west.
Bruce County council ‘bites the bullet,’ approves infrastructure renewal levy
Bruce County council has decided to bite the bullet, however unpalatable it might be, and implement an infrastructure renewal levy of 1.5 per cent for 2022, in addition to the 4.8 per cent regular levy.
Mushroom growers applaud province for tightening rules for temporary help agencies
The Canadian Mushroom Growers’ Association (CMGA) has expressed its support of the Ontario government tightening rules for temporary help agenices.
FCC trade report shows strong agriculture and food exports in 2020
Despite a global contraction in agriculture exports, 2020 was a relatively good year for Canadian agriculture and food exporters, according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) latest trade report.
Virtual job fair to be held Nov. 23
In response to local labour shortages, partners of the Grey Bruce Virtual Job Fair are planning a fall edition to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 23, from 2 to 7 p.m.
Stoltz, Hub merging to form Equipment Ontario
Stoltz Sales and Service, with locations in Mildmay and Listowel, will be getting a new look later this year.
Victory eludes Walkerton Hawks in both weekend games
The Walkerton Hawks continue to improve, coming together as a team, but victory stayed out of reach this past weekend as hometown fans saw their Hawks take on Mount Forest on Friday evening and Mitchell on Sunday. The first game ended in a 6-4 loss, and the second in a 6-3 loss.
Grey Bruce Health Unit provides tips for safe Halloween celebrations
Halloween is a fun break from our everyday routines. For many people, anytime one remembers or thinks of Halloween, they most likely catch themselves smiling.
Bruce County GIS co-ordinator recognized for youth program development
Bruce County GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Co-ordinator Justin Kraemer has been highlighted as the October GIS ambassador of the month by Esri Canada for his work leading the local youth StoryMaps competition.
Bruce County holds special council meeting on new Official Plan
A special meeting of Bruce County council on the new Official Plan set out timelines and next steps. It also provided council and members of the community with an opportunity to make submissions for potential revisions.
Two Walkerton groups receive New Horizons for Seniors grants
Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb dropped in on two local non-profit groups to congratulate them on their success with the federal government’s New Horizons for Seniors program. The Walkerton Agricultural Society received $22,000 toward renovations inside of their main building, while the Walkerton Golf and C
Grey Bruce Board of Health makes special presentation to Anne Eadie
The Oct. 22 meeting of the Grey Bruce Board of Health began with a special presentation to the former mayor of Kincardine and member of the Board of Health, Anne Eadie.
Provincial plan guides Brockton’s priorities for long-term managing of COVID-19
The Municipality of Brockton continues to prioritize the health and well-being of residents and businesses by following advice from the Grey Bruce Health Unit and provincial government as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
New Millennium Quilters Guild meeting features guest speaker from Calgary
New Millennium Quilters Guild members no longer have an excuse for a disorganized sewing room, since Calgary guest speaker Kim Jamieson-Hurst (Chatterbox Quilts), gave her virtual presentation entitled How to Wrangle your Scraps.
