Bruce County council’s executive committee has approved extending the memorandum of understanding with the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) until Dec. 31, 2025 – a three-year extension.
Bruce County approves Official Plan amendment, change to draft plan of subdivision
The county’s planning committee has approved an Official Plan (OP) amendment for Teeswater Concrete.
Paisley Mill under new ownership
“We fell in love with it,” said Emma and Graham Cubitt, the new owners of the Paisley Mill.
Thousands come home to Formosa
Thousands took up the offer to come home to the “beautiful valley” for a wonderful holiday weekend of renewing old friendships, getting together with family, reminiscing, sharing memories and making plenty of new ones.
Peabody: Housing continues to be a key issue for Brockton
Mayor Chris Peabody drew attention to one item on the agenda for the Aug. 4 meeting of Bruce County council – a delegation on the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village.
Ontario Dairy Goat Co-operative: 20 years and still growing
What started in the summer of 2002 as a group of 13 goat milk producers is now almost 100 strong, a major player in agriculture, and growing.
Jon Radojkovic demonstrates barn building techniques
Author, journalist and barn expert Jon Radojkovic was on hand at the Mill Pond Gallery and Bruce County Bookstore on July 16 to demonstrate barn building techniques and show some of his collection of tools used in constructing these remarkable buildings.
Peabody: Agricultural community outraged over federal fertilizer emission plan
Mayor Chris Peabody said he plans to bring forward a motion at Bruce County council in response to the federal government’s plan to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent by 2030.
Local fly fisherman seeks support from SVCA for Heritage River project
Jack Serre is a man with a mission – to have the five Saugeen Rivers declared a Heritage River.
Bruce County presents response to ombudsman’s closed meeting report
Bruce County’s executive committee has presented its response to the ombudsman’s closed meeting investigation report of May 2022, in a report by CAO Derrick Thomson.
Walkerton Agricultural Society hosts 6th annual Car and Truck Show
Featuring antique, classic, hot rod and muscle cars, plus trucks and motorcycles, the Walkerton Agricultural Society’s sixth annual Car and Truck Show on July 23 had perfect weather to show off some beautiful vehicles. (Above left) Gavin McMann stands beside Grandpa Larry’s Mustang – a spectacular 1
Brockton changes bylaw to permit convenience stores at gas stations
Council passed what was termed a municipally initiated “houskeeping” amendment to its zoning bylaw, to afford greater flexibility for retail uses under the definition of “automobile gas bar.”
Walkerton Streetfest ‘exceeded expectations,’ says Brockton mayor
On a hot, summer Friday, July 22, Walkerton’s downtown turned into a large street festival, with live music, entertainment for the younger set, and plenty to interest their parents.
Mandatory water and sanitary sewer connection bylaw passed by Brockton council
The municipality’s mandatory water and sanitary sewer connection bylaw had been tabled at the May 10 council meeting pending a review by the solicitor.
Arra: Don’t wait until fall to get your COVID-19 booster shot
There has been a lot of discussion recently about whether it’s better to get a third or fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine now, or hold off until a vaccine with specific protection from the Omicron BA.5 variant is available, probably this fall.
