The ombudsman’s report stemming from a complaint about four closed meetings by Bruce County’s executive committee has been published on the ombudsman’s website.
Bruce County working to shorten housing waitlist
Christine MacDonald, director of human services for the county, presented council with a report on the municipal rent supplement and housing analysis.
Unplanned expenses approved by SVCA board of directors
Not all Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board members are in agreement with spending reserves to pay for unplanned expenses.
Optmists host barbecue to benefit playground project
The local Optimist Club is determined to put the finishing touches on the Optimist Park playground, on the west side of the arena. The fundraising barbecue at Walkerton Foodland on May 20 brought them many hotdogs closer to their goal.
They shall not be forgotten
A group of people, most of them members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102, Walkerton, is determined to honour the memory of all war veterans buried in Brockton cemeteries by placing small rocks painted with the poppy symbol of remembrance on each grave.
COVID-19 pressures continue to affect Brucelea Haven
COVID-19 outbreaks continue to occur in many communities, including Brockton.
Huron-Kinloss to commemorate Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
A report from Mike Fair, director of community services, stated two English oak trees will be planted to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy reforestation initiative throughout the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.
Brockton mayor concerned over possibility of another ruling against county
Mayor Chris Peabody doesn’t mince words when it comes to a legal issue involving the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre.
Community celebrates the memory of Brian Raper
Brian Raper didn’t just write about Cargill, he was the community’s biggest cheerleader, the self-described “Ambassador of the Magical Village of Cargill, Lover of Life and Laugh, and Collector of Hugs.”
New bridge being built in Riversdale
Council approved the Riversdale Bridge tender from Looby Builders Ltd. of Dublin in the amount of $2,634,178.31 including tax.
Brockton’s building boom continues
Council heard from a delegation representing Valleyside Apartments and approved a report recommending a bylaw coming forward regarding a site plan control agreement with Henry Chen, Nehura Corp.
Touch-A-Truck returns to Walkerton on June 11
The Walkerton Firefighters Association is holding the Touch-A-Truck and Firefighters Breakfast on Saturday, June 11, 8 a.m.-noon, at the Fire Department parking lot.
Brockton council chooses option one for Optimist Park playground
The Optimist Park playground, located on the west side of the arena, is a delightful place for children with structures to swing on, climb on and slide down.
Council urged to keep pressure on province for funding to keep Walkerton ER open
A delegation from South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) – Bill Heikkila, board chair; Michael Barrett, CEO; and Holly Al, chief nursing executive – updated council on clinical services reopening plans.
Cost of owning a home in Brockton has nearly doubled since 2016
BROCKTON – The Affordable Housing 101 toolkit outline of affordable housing in Brockton begins with a community overview. Brockton contains the town of Walkerton and the villages within the boundaries of the former Brant and Greenock townships.
