Jeff Loney, manager of economic development, announced that eight Bruce County-area entrepreneurs have each been awarded a $5,000 microgrant to support their small business through the Starter Company Plus program.
Report presented on parking lot situation at Brockton Child Care Centre
When the Brockton Child Care Centre was constructed at St. Teresa School in Walkerton, the parking area met the needs of both school and daycare. It doesn’t now.
Bruce County warden pleased with provincial budget
Warden Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton, said he’s pleased with the 2023 provincial budget, outlined last week – especially increased funding for job training for youth, hospice, and mental health.
Bruce County to take responsibility for Municipal Innovation Council
The Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) was formed in 2020, and has undertaken studies and projects that have resulted in cost savings, information sharing and technical advances that benefit all municipal members.
Capitals swept by Barons, eliminated from PJHL playoffs
It wasn’t the ending Walkerton Capitals fans wanted, but what a game!
County Towne Players say, ‘I do!’
Heather Kueneman said she always intended her 2016 hit The Reunion to have a sequel.
SVCA: Public to have greater input in flood forecasting
One of the highlights of the March 16 meeting of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors was a presentation by Elise MacLeod, manager of water resources. Included was an introduction to a new flood forecasting tool that invites public input.
Rotarians honour individuals who have made community a better place
The Walkerton Rotary Club is a busy organization that is always looking for ways to help – and ways to thank those who do.
Gospel show to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice
On April 23 at 1:30 p.m., a group of talented musicians are putting on a gospel show, Spirit in the Sky, at St. Paul’s United Church, Walkerton.
Local landlord says more reports aren’t needed to show we have a problem
A local landlord, whose name isn’t being used because it could identify his tenant and a vulnerable person, is wondering how much use Grey-Bruce’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan is.
Community group gears up for April 1 rally in Chesley
Hazel Pratt and Brenda Scott co-chair the Chesley Hospital Community Support Committee.
Bruce County team comes home from conference in Cannes with business leads
“Excellent.” That is how Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody described the MIPIM conference in Cannes, France, March 14-17.
Thinking back to the early days of COVID-19
Think back to March, three years ago, when our kids got an extra-long March break that, for some of them, extended for another year or more.
Brockton municipal council takes stand on bail reform
Mayor Chris Peabody made a notice of motion on the need for reform of the province’s bail system. The motion was presented at the March 7 council meeting.
‘Tap into spring’ at Meadow Ridge Maplefest, April 1
The Walkerton Optimist Club will be celebrating the sweet taste of spring with Maplefest, at Meadow Ridge near Walkerton on April 1.
