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Canadian snowbirds rethinking the annual migration

1 week ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr

Their tiny wings are just a-flapping, carrying them from the sunny south, where they traditionally winter, back to Canada – snowbirds, on their annual migration north. By all accounts, there may be a bit more urgency to their return this year. It seems Canadians have a growing nervousness about some of the new policies about…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Wild spring weather - time to prepare

2 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr

March came in like a lion, and left … if not like a lion, all fierce roars and fangs, then not exactly like a lamb, either – maybe a foul-tempered wild sheep, skittish, with a mean look it its eye. Only days into spring, we have seen everything from wintery storms – snow, sheets of ice and high winds – to occasional teasing hints of what summer might bring. Those April showers? More like icy blasts from a thousand fire hoses.
SVCA: Spring flooding wasn’t as bad as it could have been

3 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr |Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA – The snow was still piled high from repeated storms and the river ice was a foot thick when the area had its first taste of spring. Temperatures shot up into the double digits and the rain came down. And the rivers came up. Jody Duncan, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s flood forecasting and warning…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Muriel Shular, Owen Riegling presented with King Charles III Coronation Medals

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY - The meeting of Bruce County Council on March 20 began with a special investiture ceremony to honour two Bruce County residents. MPP Lisa Thompson, recently reappointed as Ontario’s minister of Rural Affairs, presented museum volunteer Muriel Shular and country music star Owen Riegling with the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) introduced everyone and provided information about the medal being presented.
Three restricted from Walkerton arena

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Pauline Kerr

BROCKTON - James Lang is once again restricted from attending the Walkerton arena and grounds, as well as the horse palace and ball diamonds. The restriction is in place until March 18, 2028. Lang recently stepped down as president of the Walkerton Capitals PJHL team, stating it was time for new leadership.
Bruce County takes ‘measured’ approach to tariff response

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County council is responding to United States tariffs with a flexible and measured approached, as recommended in the report by Aaron Stauch, director of government relations. That report was followed by one from the community development department on local business supports, presented by Jeff Loney, economic development manager. The reports were presented at the March 20 meeting of county council.
Innovation the key to Grey-Bruce Public Health COVID-19 pandemic response

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Pauline Kerr

GREY-BRUCE - Innovation isn’t a tool that’s often used in public health. However, according to Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, it played a key role in the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This under-utilized tool – innovation - is one Arra said can be used more in emergency responses. It’s been five years since the world was hit by the first pandemic since 1918.
Muriel Shular, Owen Riegling presented with King Charles III Coronation Medals

4 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr |Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – The meeting of Bruce County Council on March 20 began with a special investiture ceremony to honour two Bruce County residents. MPP Lisa Thompson, recently reappointed as Ontario’s minister of Rural Affairs, presented museum volunteer Muriel Shular and country music star Owen Riegling with the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Warden Luke…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Three restricted from Walkerton arena

4 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr |Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – James Lang is once again restricted from attending the Walkerton arena and grounds, as well as the horse palace and ball diamonds. The restriction is in place until March 18, 2028. Lang recently stepped down as president of the Walkerton Capitals PJHL team, stating it was time for new leadership. He had previously…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Innovation the key to Grey-Bruce Public Health COVID-19 pandemic response

4 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr |Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE – Innovation isn’t a tool that’s often used in public health. However, according to Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, it played a key role in the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This under-utilized tool – innovation – is one Arra said can be used more in emergency responses. It’s…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.