WALKERTON - Following last week’s meeting of Bruce County council, Mayor Chris Peabody continues to express concerns about the new Official Plan.
Get ready for the big pre-election reveal
The thing was definitely not a bird, or a superhero in a cape – it really was a plane, one that cost in the realms of $30 million.
County moves forward with draft official plan
WALKERTON - In a recorded vote, council agreed to incorporate recommended changes into the new draft official plan, and schedule the mandated open house and public meeting – actually, three open houses, one in each region, before the end of June.
Responders Test Skills
St. John Ambulance’s medical first responders tested their skills during Regional Competition 2026 (Region One) held April 25 at the training centre in Hanover.
Pinkerton road to remain closed until dam repaired
WALKERTON - Deputy Warden Don Murray (Huron-Kinloss) asked about the impact on agriculture of the road closure in Pinkerton.
New health board taking shape
BRUCE-GREY - The new board of health for Grey and Bruce counties is taking shape, and preparing to hold its first meeting this spring.
County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees
WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.
Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location
WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.
Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true
BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.
Pinkerton dam repair plan unclear
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody still hasn’t heard anything from the owner of the dam in Pinkerton, about a plan to repair the damaged structure.
Brockton councillor calls court security shortfall ‘unwarranted and unfair’
BROCKTON - For the first time in years, the Municipality of Brockton is not facing a hefty bill to cover court security and prisoner transportation costs, thanks to Bruce County agreeing to cover the entire $365,278 portion of costs not paid by the province.
Sing! this Spring – a celebration of song
CARGILL - Sing! this Spring 2026! was definitely something new. It was the first time the Sing! Show Chorus put on their spring show at Cargill Community Centre.
Roots of Bruce gives students hands-on introduction to agriculture
WALKERTON – For 29 years, with a bit of a gap during COVID, students in the Bruce and Grey county area have been getting an unforgettable, hands-on lesson about agriculture, courtesy of community volunteers from the Walkerton Agricultural Society, Rotary Club, commodity groups, farmers, and many oth
Dr. Ian Arra stepping down as MOH for GBPH
GREY-BRUCE - A communication from Jim Pine and Dr. Eileen de Villa, special advisors to the province’s chief medical officer of health, announced on April 16 that Dr. Ian Arra is stepping down from his role as Grey-Bruce’s medical officer of health, effective May 4.
Local residents honour Vimy Veterans
WALKERTON - On Thursday, April 9, two local men with military connections stood at the Walkerton cenotaph, in the cold rain, to honour those who fought at Vimy Ridge in 1917.
