The 2021 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference, held virtually for the second year in a row, resulted in important commitments for West Grey from three provincial ministries, Enbridge Gas and Hydro One.
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Walkerton Optimists host Backyard Living Tour
The Aug. 20 Backyard Living Tour, hosted by the Walkerton and District Optimist Club, offered the perfect excuse to do a bit of visiting and get some ideas on how to celebrate summer outdoor living at its best, while supporting a great cause.
Jan Johnstone nominated as the NDP candidate for Huron–Bruce
Jan Johnstone, an education and community leader, is the NDP’s candidate for Huron–Bruce.
Early childhood educators urgently needed across Grey-Bruce
Working as a registered early childhood educator is more than a job – it’s a rewarding career. Bruce County and Grey County are now recruiting early childhood educators (ECEs) who can make a positive and lasting impact on children’s lives in our region.
Young bald eagle rescued in East Ridge Business Park
The large bird had been hanging around the construction equipment in East Ridge Business Park, Walkerton, for a day or two when Matt Brownson noticed him.
Huron OPP investigating damage to election campaign signs
Huron County OPP is investigating two recent incidents where political party election signs were vandalized.
Back-to-school COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled in Grey-Bruce
The Bluewater District School Board and Grey Bruce Catholic District School Board are advising that COVID-19 vaccination should be at the top of the to-do list for back-to-school preparations.
Bruce County decides against small business tax subclass
Bruce County has joined a growing list of counties and municipalities that have decided against implementing the province’s small business property subclass tax option.
connect2SKILLS and Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce equals successful partnership
Participants in the new connect2SKILLS construction training program got to test their skills on the job site at the Neyaashiinigmiing build with Habitat for Humanity on Friday, July 23.
Safe student accommodations 101
As students prepare to move into shared or rented accommodations to attend college or university, parents, guardians and students themselves should take an active role in finding a safe place to live.
Few options available, but one must be chosen
As if 2021 didn’t have enough inconveniences, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called an election for Sept. 20.
Walkerton Legion is calling all golfers
The Doug Hewitson Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Sept. 18 at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club.
Berlin 1961: A concrete message to the western world
Following the most devastating conflict in global history, Germany was in shambles.
Some wild prognostications about the upcoming federal election
Less than two weeks into a federal campaign seems like a great time to start making too early predictions about the Sept. 20 vote. Since our local race promises to be unexciting, how about we have some fun and make some wild prognostications about the national stage. From least wild to most wild we
