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.
Pedestrian crossing planned for Durham-McNab intersection in Walkerton
The Durham-McNab Street intersection in Walkerton is busy and dangerous. There have been several collisions and near-misses in recent years.
Bruce County concerned over infrastructure deficit
The county’s 2022 budget came before council a second time at its Oct. 21 meeting. It became clear during discussion there is still work to be done – not so much on paring back numbers, but on ensuring there is enough funding to get needed infrastructure work done.
Huron-Kinloss council expresses concern over county development charges, Good Growth discussion paper
Council expressed concerns over county matters that will impact municipalities, beginning with county development charges and the Good Growth discussion paper.
Walkerton Hawks return to home ice this Friday night
The Walkerton Hawks played two away games on the weekend, both ending in losses.
‘Fall Into Christmas’ vendors’ market a success
The Walkerton Agricultural Society’s “Fall Into Christmas” vendors’ market Oct. 16 at the Walkerton Agricultural Building offered shoppers a chance to get a jump start on Christmas gift buying, a little something to pamper themselves, or a look at home décor items for the holidays.
Bruce County council takes first look at 2022 budget
County council had its first look at the 2022 draft budget, along with projections for 2022-2026, during the Oct. 14 corporate services meeting.
Launch Pad offers hands-on introduction to skilled trades
Launch Pad offers area youth a hands-on introduction to careers in technology and the skilled trades.
Bruce County reps make presentation on Natural Heritage Legacy
Jack Van Dorp and Kristen Harrison from the County of Bruce gave a presentation to Brockton council on Natural Legacy.
Huron-Kinloss joins Brockton in expressing concern over Good Growth discussion paper
Mayor Chris Peabody said he’s gearing up for Thursday’s special meeting of Bruce County council, during which the new Official Plan will be discussed.
Group opposed to vaccine restrictions gathers in Walkerton
A group of protesters gathered in downtown Walkerton on Oct. 12 to state their case in favour of choice when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine. They are opposed to provincial restrictions prohibiting unvaccinated adults from entering various places including restaurants and recreation facilities.
First course at Brockton Regional Training Centre dubbed ‘huge success’
Oct. 9 marked the completion of the inaugural NFPA Firefighter 1 course at the Brockton Regional Training Centre in partnership with the Bruce Power Fire Training Facility.
