“We can’t do it,” said Coun. Kym Hutcheon.
Brockton council briefs: Council opts for cap and minimum on staff salary grid increases
Council approved a staff recommendation that changes the salary grid increase policy. At present, such increases are tied to the Consumer Price Index.
Chris Peabody throws his hat in the ring for another term as Brockton mayor
Chris Peabody, Brockton’s current mayor, has filed his papers to run for another four-year term as mayor in the upcoming municipal elections.
New apartment building called ‘a great asset to Brockton’
The Fenwick is the name of a new apartment building planned for Walker Estates Inc.
Crowds enjoy family fun in Chepstow
Chepstow Family Funfest Weekend, June 24-26, couldn’t have been better – sunshine, baseball, and crowds of people enjoying themselves.
Lobies Park issue raised during Brockton council meeting
A petition has been circulating in Brockton, calling for an end to the use of Lobies Park to house homeless people.
Two special volunteers honoured by Brockton
Brockton’s Volunteer Recognition Event and awards presentation on Thursday, June 23 at the Cargill Community Centre gave local volunteers a chance to be treated to a dinner and garden party in the sunshine, and to see two of their own recognized with special awards.
Bruce County looks at impact of the new Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
Megan Garland, director of long-term care and senior services, provided the county’s long-term care homes committee of management with an update on the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.
St. John Ambulance honours its own after two-year hiatus
St. John Ambulance Grey Bruce Huron branch held its annual honours and awards presentation and year in review on June 15 at the P&H Centre in Hanover.
Walkerton Agricultural Society hosts ‘Spring into Summer’ market
The Walkerton Agricultural Society held its “Spring into Summer” vendors’ market on Saturday, June 18. Among the vendors were The Old Blacksmith Studio, based in Holstein (fused glass jewelry), and Thornwood Designs. Laura Paletto and Kalyn Wolf take a break to look at what’s happening around the ma
Good to be back at VJH: Jim Witter has audience ‘Feelin’ Groovy’
The crowd that filled Victoria Jubilee Hall on Saturday, June 18, almost to capacity was delighted to be back after two years of COVID – and even more delighted to enjoy Jim Witter’s show, “Feelin’ Groovy.”
Peabody: New apartment building good news for Brockton
There’s good news for people looking for rental accommodations in Brockton, said Mayor Chris Peabody.
Wing Night in Elmwood
Friday, June 17 was the Elmwood Chamber of Commerce Wing Night. Volunteers at the community centre pavilion were busy serving up delicious take-out dinners to a steady stream of hungry folks.
Pilot project will see enhanced bylaw enforcement on local trails
If you’re heading out ATVing on Bruce County’s trails this summer, you’d better have your trail permit – and you’d be well advised not to litter or destroy trees.
Bruce County’s planning committee approves two-stage adoption of new Official Plan
Bruce County’s new Official Plan (OP) review has hit some snags, in part due to unprecedented growth at a time when there were some staffing vacancies – and a pandemic.
