Play Music on the Porch Day is Aug. 31, and Brockton’s Greg McLean is inviting everyone to join him, co-organizer Pat McNinch, and others at Market Garden Park – or their own porch – to celebrate.
Pigstock a great success with 88 teams registered
What a weekend! Pigstock – the Dirt Pigs’ invitational slo-pitch tournament ran Aug. 15-18, and despite some weather-related challenges, was a tremendous success.
Doug Kennedy leaves legacy of integrity and kindness
The sports community across the province has lost a dedicated and hard-working friend. But Doug Kennedy was so much more than that.
Brockton to fill council vacancy
It’s official. The council position left vacant when Coun. Kym Hutcheon accepted the position of deputy mayor, will be filled through an application process.
Good news for area coming from AMO conference: Peabody
Bruce County Warden and Brockton Mayor, Chris Peabody has been attending the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.
Elora Meats presents donations to two local groups
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‘Share the Road’ signage aimed at enhancing safety for local residents, agricultural users and visitors
If Chris Cossitt, president of the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture, could say one thing to people using local roads, it would be, “Patience!”
Helping the people who need help the most
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, made a presentation to the Grey-Bruce board of health at the July 26 meeting on the Supportive Outreach Services program – SOS.
Brockton, Bruce County to speak at AMO
Representatives from Brockton and the rest of Bruce County will have a busy few days when the Association of Municipalities of Ontario meets in Ottawa Aug. 18-21 for the annual conference.
County council receives Official Plan review update
Bruce County’s Official Plan is very much a “work in progress,” and has been since work on it began in 2018. Now, however, the stress is on the word “progress.”
Some drivers are using Concession 2 to avoid Durham Street bridge construction area
One of the benefits of the county’s decision to repair the Durham Street bridge, rather than replace it, was eliminating the need for a detour.
Walkerton and District Optimist Club’s host beautiful sunflower field
The field is a popular fundraiser for the Optimists.
Peabody headed for AMO conference
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, has a week ahead of him that’s filled with meetings.
Bravo to French leaders for ‘taking the plunge’
A lot of focus with the Summer Olympics has been on the Seine River. The river has played a key…
Memorial tree planted for first mayor of amalgamated Municipality of Brockton
Close friends and family gathered at the park in Cargill last week to plant an oak tree in memory of David Thomson (1931-2024), father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, a man who spent a lifetime serving his community.
