Although there was considerable support for fulfilling all the 94 Calls to Action from the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission by declaring Sept. 30 a holiday in Brockton, council decided it wasn’t practical for this year.
Council wants to provide option for winter interments in Walkerton cemetery
Council disagreed with a staff report recommending no winter interments at the Walkerton cemetery.
Brockton mayor concerned about impact of provincial vaccination passport policy on young hockey players
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody was on hand in Goderich on election night for MP Ben Lobb’s victory celebration.
Bruce County to ask MTO to expedite protection for intersection at Highway 9 and Bruce Road 3
The intersection of Highway 9 and Bruce Road 3 in Brockton was recently the scene of another fatality.
Chepstow Lions, municipality sign agreement for new decorative LED lights
Council voted in favour of the municipality signing a memorandum of understanding with the Chepstow and District Lions Club regarding decorative LED lights.
Big Bruce named Ontario’s favourite roadside attraction
Big Bruce is a giant Hereford steer that resides in the heart of Bruce County’s famous cattle country.
Walkerton Ag Society hosts drive-thru fish fry
The Walkerton Agricultural Society held a drive-thru fish fry on Sept. 9. The meal was sold out.…
Huron-Kinloss council votes against trap, neuter and release cat program
Council does not support a trap-neuter-return cat program.
Appeals on assessment for Bruce Beach Drain forwarded to tribunal
Three appeals on assessment for the Bruce Beach Drain have been forwarded to the tribunal. The date for when the appeals will be heard has not been set.
Huron-Kinloss council looks at recycling agricultural plastic
In November 2020, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee approved the Cleanfarms Inc. pilot project for recycling agricultural plastic in the county.
Huron-Kinloss council supports purchase of extrication equipment
The 2021 fire department budget included $15,000 to upgrade auto extrication equipment (“Jaws of Life”), with $20,000 for other equipment purchases.
Building numbers still up in Huron-Kinloss
The August 2021 building report indicates numbers are still up.
Families of first responders the focus of Invisible Wounds seminar
A special Invisible Wounds seminar designed specifically for first responders and spouses, partners and family members, was held Saturday, Sept. 11, at The Best Western Plus Walkerton Hotel and Conference Centre.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kincardine expanding to include Brockton, South Bruce
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kincardine is expanding to include all of southern Bruce County,…
Take action against hunger
This is Hunger Action Month – a perfect time to consider helping out your local food bank by making a donation of cash, non-perishable food items, grocery store gift cards or non-food items we all use and need.
