WALKERTON - Although there were a lot of positives for Brockton and Bruce County at this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference, a hoped-for easing of the new recycling rules wasn’t one of them.
Council looks at options for new Centennial Park pavilion
WALKERTON - Brockton Council is investigating options for rebuilding the Centennial Park pavilion.
Brockton Child Care Centre to have regular one-week closure in summer of 2026
WALKERTON - The Brockton Child Care Centre in Walkerton will have a one-week annual summer closure for the toddler and preschool programs during the first week of July, beginning in 2026. Parents who have children registered at the centre will be notified of the change.
Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Cruise better than ever
CARGILL - The fourth annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Cruise saw 150 bikes registered – the parking lot at the Cargill Community Centre was filled with them - plus some spectacular vehicles for the afternoon’s car show.
Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club hosts tournament
The Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club’s tournament on Aug. 21 was sponsored by BakerTilly, Community Living and Grey-Bruce Interiors.
Brockton lifts partial burn ban
WALKERTON - The municipality of Brockton, and others in the area, have lifted partial open-air burn bans that were put in effect prior to recent rainfall.
Loney touts success of youth entrepreneur program
WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, in his capacity as economic development manager, updated Bruce County Council earlier this month on the success of this year’s Summer Company program.
Councillor tackles issue of criminal record check delays
WALKERTON - In the “new business” portion of the Aug. 12 meeting of Brockton Council, Coun. Tim Elphick commented on a matter that has had a negative impact on people in this community and right across Ontario – the time it takes for police record checks.
Walkerton jail the scene of many strange happenings over the years
BROCKTON - The marvellous and mysterious Greenock Swamp has a thousand tales to tell, and more than a few of them end at the Walkerton Jail.
Flight attendants say no to unpaid labour
Recent travel disruptions caused by a labour dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants raised awareness of an unpaid labour situation that has long been a sore point in the airline industry – and, in truth, other industries.
Pedal for Saugeen Hospice pushes total closer to goal
WALKERTON - The second annual Pedal for Saugeen Hospice event took place at the Bruce Power Regional Soccer Park in Walkerton, on Aug. 24.
Housing shortage hurts rural post-secondary students
This is the time of year when a lot of university and college students are scrambling to find accommodations.
Series of books by local author celebrates county’s pioneer history
BRUCE COUNTY - Kevin McKague, president of Friends of Historic Cargill, and owner of the Bruce County Bookstore, made a presentation to Bruce County council about the Bruce County business history book series.
Council discusses round two voting results for settlement area brands
BROCKTON - The consensus among council following the first round of voting on brands (logos) for the settlement areas in Brockton – Chepstow, Cargill and Elmwood – was more public input was needed, since the voting results were too close.
Pigstock 2025 – best ball tournament around
WALKERTON - With back-to-back slo-pitch games on every ball diamond in the area from Aug. 14-17, mostly great weather, entertainment, food and a wonderful dance, Pigstock 2025 maintained its reputation as the best tournament around – and then some!
