As the old year winds to a close and a new year dawns, thoughts turn to both the past and future.
Council approves sale of Westario
BROCKTON - Brockton council voted to approve the sale of Westario Power Inc. to ERTH Corporation, a municipally-owned utility company based in Ingersoll.
Mayor Chris Peabody reflects on the year 2025 in Brockton
BROCKTON - The past year was memorable for many reasons.
Local landmark lit up for festive season
The Victoria Jubilee Hall clock tower has been a beacon of light in Walkerton for over a century.
Peabody honoured for 25 years of municipal service
WALKERTON - “It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years,” said Mayor Chris Peabody at the Dec. 9 meeting of Brockton Council.
Cannabis-impaired driving panel discussion aimed at youth, also contains plenty of content for older drivers
GREY-BRUCE - The Dec. 3 webinar Cannabis Impaired Driving panel discussion may have been aimed at younger drivers, but there was plenty of content for older drivers.
Food Bank recieves $6,000 donation from Tim Hortons
The Walkerton Tim Hortons Restaurant presented a cheque for $6,164 to the Walkerton Food Bank.
Brockton Council set to consider change to deputy mayor election process
WALKERTON - On Dec. 17, Brockton Council was set to hold a special meeting including public meetings on the new Walkerton Community Official Plan and Zoning bylaw review, and the updated Community Improvement Plan.
Bravo to the small-town elves!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Local animal rights activist asks for ban on beaver trapping along Saugeen River trail
WALKERTON - Bobbi Sharpe, a local animal rights activist, addressed Brockton Council on Dec. 9 about an ongoing issue – trapping beavers along the Saugeen River in Walkerton.
No charges will be laid in fatal collision
LONDON - The OPP have concluded its investigation into the tragic May 23 collision at intersection of Thorndale Road and Cobble Hills Road in Middlesex County.
Brockton to get new stand-alone child care centre
WALKERTON - The Dec. 9 meeting of Brockton Council had positive news for parents, and prospective parents of small children - a report on the child care centre renovation project by the Municipality of Brockton and the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board.
County to submit second draft of new Official Plan to province
WALKERTON - Land use planning manager Monica Morrison, and consultant Robert Rappolt from WSP Canada made a presentation to Bruce County council on Dec. 4, requesting direction on the county’s new draft Official Plan (OP).
Annual Santa Brunch held in Cargill
Cargill’s Annual Santa Brunch was held at the Cargill Community Centre on Dec. 2.
Official Plan priority for returning county warden
BRUCE COUNTY - Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, and Don Murray, mayor of Huron Kinloss, have both been acclaimed to a second term as warden and deputy warden, respectively, of Bruce County for 2026, the final year in the four-year term before the next municipal election.
