The excitement of having a real Santa Claus parade this year drew enthusiastic crowds downtown to applaud the glittering floats, beautiful horses and dogs, heavy machinery and emergency vehicles all dressed up for the occasion, and of course Santa Claus. The parade was organized by the Walkerton Ki
Council looks at options for Riversdale Bridge replacement
The recommended option for replacing the Riversdale Bridge is a prefabricated steel panel bridge, as per the design for future tendering purposes by GM BluePlan.
Brockton not interested in giving up land to Hanover at this time
Mayor Chris Peabody sought council’s direction on how to proceed with a request for a meeting with Hanover regarding that municipality’s growth plan.
Local businessman part of group interested in buying Saugeen Municipal Airport
A group of people has expressed interest in buying Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA), for the purpose of operating it as an airport on a financially-viable basis.
Arra: Too soon to be sounding alarm about Omicron
Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health (MOH), said in an interview Tuesday, Nov. 30, that it’s too soon to be getting excited about the new Omicron variant that’s been hitting the headlines.
Jackson acclaimed Bruce County warden for 2022
Janice Jackson, mayor of South Bruce Peninsula, has accepted the appointment as warden of Bruce County council for a second term.
Hawks win one, lose two
The Walkerton Hawks had a busy weekend with three games, getting one win but losing the other two.
County to take another look at reducing speed limit on Bruce Road 1
The county’s transportation and environmental services committee did not support a staff recommendation to leave the posted speed limit on Bruce Road 1 near Kinloss at 70 km/h.
Sled dogs take to the trails of Brant Tract for SSASO time trial event
Saturday, Nov. 20 was not the ideal day for a quiet walk along the trails in Brockton’s Brant Tract, but it was perfect for the Sled Dog Sports Association of Southwestern Ontario (SSASO) time trial sled dog race.
IN PHOTOS – Walkerton BIA’s Hometown Christmas Market
The Walkerton BIA’s Hometown Christmas Market, held Nov. 19 and 20, offered a delightful jumpstart to the holiday season.
Plan the Bruce: Agriculture looks at amendment to current Official Plan
Mark Paoli, director of planning and development, presented a report to the planning and development committee on Nov. 18 discussing next steps for Plan the Bruce: Agriculture.
Rehabilitation of Bruce Road 6A to begin in 2022
Bruce Road 6A East is known locally as the Deemerton Road. It’s also called a lot of other things, the politest of which is “the worst road in the county,” although that’s arguable, considering there’s another on the Bruce Peninsula that is also in desperate need of work.
Brockton mayor focuses on housing crisis
Mayor Chris Peabody describes the weekend’s Hometown Christmas Market by the Walkerton BIA (see page 9 for photos) as “excellent.”
Snow plow operator shortage impacts Bruce County
The snowplow operator situation is worse than the report to the county’s transportation and environmental services committee indicated.
Englishman gets not-so-warm welcome at Saugeen Municipal Airport
When Phil Englishman got the word that he could pay his access fees for the Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA), he was pleased he’d be able to get his plane into his hangar before the snow flew.
