Mayor Chris Peabody said council is looking at a lot of issues, many of them indicative of positive growth in the area.
Saugeen Hospice seeks support from Bruce County
Carl Kuhnke, chair and Ken Brown, vice-chair of Saugeen Hospice Inc. presented an update on the plan to build a hospice in the south part of Grey-Bruce.
Issue between Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission, local pilot continues
The ongoing dispute between Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission (SMAC) and pilot Phil Englishman has taken several twists and turns in recent weeks.
Walkerton Legion honours veterans at annual Remembrance Dinner
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 hosted veterans for the annual Remembrance Dinner Saturday evening, Nov. 6.
Walkerton Hawks tie Bulldogs 4-4 in PJHL action
Hawks fans saw a far different team on Friday, Oct. 29 from the one they’ve been watching since the PJHL Pollock Division’s regular season started at the beginning of the month.
Bruce County receives public input at meeting on development charges
The county is considering a development charge of $6,400 for a detached or semidetached residential unit, and $1.88 per square foot for industrial development.
Brockton mayor may seek to override county objections to new affordable housing
An affordable housing development for Brockton continues to be a priority for Mayor Chris Peabody and his council.
Councillor asks for update on Saugeen Municipal Airport situation
During the new business portion of the Oct. 26 meeting of council, Coun. Steve Adams said he was “surprised and disappointed” that the “pilons” are still in place at the airport.
Ghosties and ghoulies take over Walkerton firehall for Halloween hijinx
Where else but a haunted firehall could Cruella Deville chat with a small Spiderman, while ghouls, goblins, pirates and Sparky the Fire Dog handed out Halloween treats on Oct. 30?
Walkerton BIA moves forward with council’s support
The Walkerton BIA is in the process of making changes that will allow it to move forward successfully.
Solar speed signs to be installed throughout Brockton
Members of the public are undoubtedly familiar with those signs that flash your speed as you enter Walkerton from east or west.
Bruce County council ‘bites the bullet,’ approves infrastructure renewal levy
Bruce County council has decided to bite the bullet, however unpalatable it might be, and implement an infrastructure renewal levy of 1.5 per cent for 2022, in addition to the 4.8 per cent regular levy.
Victory eludes Walkerton Hawks in both weekend games
The Walkerton Hawks continue to improve, coming together as a team, but victory stayed out of reach this past weekend as hometown fans saw their Hawks take on Mount Forest on Friday evening and Mitchell on Sunday. The first game ended in a 6-4 loss, and the second in a 6-3 loss.
Bruce County holds special council meeting on new Official Plan
A special meeting of Bruce County council on the new Official Plan set out timelines and next steps. It also provided council and members of the community with an opportunity to make submissions for potential revisions.
Grey Bruce Board of Health makes special presentation to Anne Eadie
The Oct. 22 meeting of the Grey Bruce Board of Health began with a special presentation to the former mayor of Kincardine and member of the Board of Health, Anne Eadie.
