Bruce-Grey Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker (photo submitted)Bruce-Grey Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker (photo submitted)
Midwestern

Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP ready for challenge of energy portfolio

Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker looks forward to the challenge of his new cabinet portfolio.

Walker was named Associate Minister of Energy in last week's cabinet shuffle.

He acknowledged the energy portfolio is huge and affects everyone.

"The less fortunate, It touches single moms, it touches seniors, it touches businesses, our institutions like our hospitals our universities our schools, things like our public facilities like curling clubs, arenas and rec centres.  There's a lot of things that it impacts so you want to make sure that you're doing it well," said Walker.

He added nuclear power will remain at the forefront of the province's energy policies.

"We've committed to the refurbishment of nuclear, we're definitely a pro-nuclear government and want to make sure those refurbishments at Darlington, Pickering and the Bruce go forward as effectively as possible so I'm really really excited about it," said Walker.

Read More Local Stories

Upgrades completed at the blue rink at Clearwater Arena. October 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the City of Sarnia)

Scoreboard, Nov 15

The Leafs wrapped up a historic, winless 0–6–0 homestand with a 1–0 shutout loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.