WALKERTON - The agenda for the Sept. 4 meeting of Bruce County Council includes a special awards presentation by Bruce County Paramedic Services.
Walkerton celebrates Play Music on the Porch Day
WALKERTON - Walkerton marked Play Music on the Porch Day in style this year.
It is a different world out there for students looking for jobs
It seems the youth unemployment rate – the unemployment rate for those in the 15-24 age group – has been climbing this summer, and the wider population is somewhat unnerved by it.
Brockton ‘figuring out’ new recycling system regarding commercial users
WALKERTON - Although there were a lot of positives for Brockton and Bruce County at this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference, a hoped-for easing of the new recycling rules wasn’t one of them.
Council looks at options for new Centennial Park pavilion
WALKERTON - Brockton Council is investigating options for rebuilding the Centennial Park pavilion.
Brockton Child Care Centre to have regular one-week closure in summer of 2026
WALKERTON - The Brockton Child Care Centre in Walkerton will have a one-week annual summer closure for the toddler and preschool programs during the first week of July, beginning in 2026. Parents who have children registered at the centre will be notified of the change.
Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Cruise better than ever
CARGILL - The fourth annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Cruise saw 150 bikes registered – the parking lot at the Cargill Community Centre was filled with them - plus some spectacular vehicles for the afternoon’s car show.
Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club hosts tournament
The Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club’s tournament on Aug. 21 was sponsored by BakerTilly, Community Living and Grey-Bruce Interiors.
Brockton lifts partial burn ban
WALKERTON - The municipality of Brockton, and others in the area, have lifted partial open-air burn bans that were put in effect prior to recent rainfall.
Loney touts success of youth entrepreneur program
WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, in his capacity as economic development manager, updated Bruce County Council earlier this month on the success of this year’s Summer Company program.
Councillor tackles issue of criminal record check delays
WALKERTON - In the “new business” portion of the Aug. 12 meeting of Brockton Council, Coun. Tim Elphick commented on a matter that has had a negative impact on people in this community and right across Ontario – the time it takes for police record checks.
Walkerton jail the scene of many strange happenings over the years
BROCKTON - The marvellous and mysterious Greenock Swamp has a thousand tales to tell, and more than a few of them end at the Walkerton Jail.
Flight attendants say no to unpaid labour
Recent travel disruptions caused by a labour dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants raised awareness of an unpaid labour situation that has long been a sore point in the airline industry – and, in truth, other industries.
Pedal for Saugeen Hospice pushes total closer to goal
WALKERTON - The second annual Pedal for Saugeen Hospice event took place at the Bruce Power Regional Soccer Park in Walkerton, on Aug. 24.
Housing shortage hurts rural post-secondary students
This is the time of year when a lot of university and college students are scrambling to find accommodations.
