WALKERTON - The annual Veterans’ Dinner, hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Br. 102, Walkerton, is held each year to honour those who have served with Canada’s armed forces.
Carl Kuhnke moving to Chatham, stepping down from Brockton council
BROCKTON - Although serving his first term on Brockton council, Carl Kuhnke has just participated in his last council meeting. He and his wife Beth, and their two dogs Pippin and Zoe, are moving to Chatham.
Province set to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into seven under new agency
TORONTO - On Oct. 31, the Ontario government announced it will soon introduce legislation to create a new agency that will change the way conservation authorities do business, while strengthening the role they play in managing watersheds and protecting communities from floods and natural hazards.
Bruce County Council to discuss MOU with Saugeen Shores, Kincardine at meeting
WALKERTON - Bruce County Council has discussed on numerous occasions, including meetings for the county’s new Official Plan, the impact of major projects such as Bruce C on the communities that surround it.
Carney speaks about making bail more difficult to get
There has long been a call to make it more difficult to get bail; Canada’s prime minister has apparently heard the call. He recently said that bail rules will be getting tougher for those arrested for serious crimes.
Mill Pond Gallery hosts event honouring soldiers from Cargill and area who served in First and Second World Wars
CARGILL - In a community like Cargill, everyone knew the heroes who signed up during the First and Second World Wars – who served overseas, who came back, and who made the ultimate sacrifice. The letters they wrote were treasured and passed from family to family; news about them was shared.
Conservation authority board discusses update on frazil ice
FORMOSA - As winter approaches, concerns are once again arising about the possibility of frazil ice causing problems in Durham.
Planning meeting paves way for 40-unit attainable housing project
WALKERTON - An application for a local Official Plan amendment and zoning bylaw amendment came before Brockton council at the Nov. 4 meeting.
Brockton mayor calls for more details on county spending on homelessness
WALKERTON - As the deadline draws closer for completion of the 2026 Bruce County budget, Mayor Chris Peabody is expressing concerns about one element in it – the $72,000 earmarked for homelessness through the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.
Grey County Council passes a motion opposing provincial ban on speed cameras
OWEN SOUND - Premier Doug Ford’s government has tabled legislation that would ban speed cameras, as part of a bill aimed at reducing red tape. Ford has called use of the cameras a “cash grab” for municipalities.
Whether carved turnips or inflatable plastic pumpkins, Halloween means haunting Jack O’Lanterns
Ooooooh! Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord deliver us!
Ghoulishly good fun at the Safety Village
The Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village held its Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Staff shortages trending downward at Brucelea Haven
WALKERTON - Staffing at Bruce County’s long-term care homes continues to be a challenge, as it is right across the province, according to the operations report presented to Bruce County’s Long-Term Care Committee of Management on Oct. 16.
SVCA board discusses membership for low water response program
FORMOSA - According to the program report presented to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) board of directors at its Oct. 16 meeting, this area has been in a Level 1 drought due to a shortage of rainfall in August and September.
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board endorses planning permits for September
FORMOSA - The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors endorsed the issuing of 39 permits by the environmental planning and regulations department between Aug. 25 and Sept. 25 – but not without lengthy discussion.
