WALKERTON - A funding request from Walkerton Minor Hockey, to assist with the cost of storing important equipment (the compressor and pipes) for the “Ice Palace” off-season, had been tabled at the March 10 council meeting, to give time for staff to get additional information.
Brockton mayor expresses concern over county’s new Official Plan
WALKERTON - The storms that swept across the area Monday night and Tuesday had Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody concerned about the ongoing flooding situation in Pinkerton.
Municipal staff, county, SVCA commended for efforts in dealing with the flood situation in Pinkerton
WALKERTON - At the March 24 meeting of Brockton Council, council passed a motion authorizing the chief administrative officer and chief financial officer to execute necessary purchases and expenditures related to the Pinkerton flooding event.
Provincial appointees named to local board of health
GREY-BRUCE - A communication from Jim Pine and Dr Eileen de Villa, special advisors to the chief medical officer of health for the province, named two provincial appointments to the Grey Bruce Board of Health. This was the sixth communication from the special advisors.
SVCA presents report to Brockton on 20 years of water quality data
WALKERTON - Emily Williamson, Saugeen Conservation water quality technician, made a presentation to Brockton Council on March 24 about SVCA’s water quality program.
Stress can take a tragic toll
The recent tragedy at La Guardia raised questions, as yet unanswered, about the safety of air travel, primarily, if there were enough air traffic controllers on duty there the night of the collision between plane and fire truck.
Artist gives new life to old ties
HANOVER - Melissa MacKenzie is an artist whose medium is … ties.
Pinkerton flood hit 100-year event level
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody stated in a press release late last week that, based on a preliminary analysis, the recent rainfall and snowmelt caused a 100-year flood event in the lower Teeswater River near Pinkerton.
Work on County of Bruce draft new Official Plan continues
WALKERTON - The fine-tuning process for Bruce County’s draft new Official Plan continues.
Holmdale Pro Rodeo event returns to region this summer
WALKERTON - The Holmdale Pro Rodeo is returning for another full weekend of “heart-pounding action, world-class riders and unforgettable memories,” July 31-Aug. 2. The spirit of the west comes alive at the Holmdale Rodeo Grounds, 588 Sideroad 10 South, Walkerton.
Bruce and Grey Federations of Agriculture host Politicians Day in Elmwood
ELMWOOD – Bruce and Grey municipal, provincial and federal leaders joined Federation of agriculture representatives for an open conversation on what matters to the people who – literally – feed the engine that runs this province and country.
Beware the Ides of March, and stay away from the water
The lyrics of a 1950s country song recorded by Johnny Cash in 1958 say, “If the Good Lord’s Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise.”
County approves proposed new Brockton hamlet
WALKERTON - Bruce County council held a public meeting on March 19 regarding a proposed redesignation of land from agricultural to hamlet-exception, to permit construction of three semi-detached houses for a total of six residential units...
Regional transit study looks at options for Bruce, Dufferin, Grey and Wellington
WALKERTON - Dennis Kar, project manager from Dillon Consulting Ltd., made a presentation to Bruce County council on March 19, to provide an update on the early findings from the Bruce, Dufferin, Grey and Wellington (BDGW) Regional Transit Study, and to seek council’s direction on next steps.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in the region for 2026
BRUCE COUNTY - From Sept. 22 to 26, Bruce County will host an anticipated 200,000 visitors at one of the most exciting events on the agricultural calendar - the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.
