The downtown business community in Walkerton has faced challenges in the past, particularly with organizations representing and promoting downtown businesses.
Numbers still low in Grey-Bruce but rising across the province
As of Aug. 22, the Grey Bruce Health Unit reported there were four new cases – one each in Grey Highlands, Blue Mountains, Meaford and West Grey. Over the weekend, cases were also reported in Owen Sound, Saugeen Shores, Hanover and Arran-Elderslie.
Brockton headed for a record year in building
It looks like the municipality is heading for a record year, as far as building is concerned, Mayor Chris Peabody said at the Aug. 10 council meeting.
Get ready to plug into the gas station of the future
The year 2035 isn’t far off. That’s the year Canada is aiming at, to shift to zero-emission electric vehicles and eliminate combustible engine-run cars and light trucks.
Vaccination clinics scheduled for vacation hot spots
With people celebrating the final couple of weeks of summer, the local health unit is trying to get as many people as possible vaccinated by focusing not on COVID hot spots, but vacation hot spots.
Peabody discusses court costs issue with Ontario’s solicitor general
The issue of Brockton paying more than its fair share of policing costs due to the presence of court in that municipality is not new.
New apartment units planned for Cargill
Kevin McKague, who recently opened The Mill Pond art gallery in Cargill, had his application for a zoning amendment heard by council on Aug. 10.
Brockton councillors ask that concrete block at airport be removed as ‘sign of positivity’
Coun. James Lang raised an issue at the Aug. 10 meeting that left some of his fellow councillors clearly feeling uncomfortable.
Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation raises funds for mammography machine
Representatives of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation attended the July 13 meeting of Brockton council to request support in the form of $50,000, to assist with the purchase of a new mammography machine.
Walkerton BIA to hold special meeting on Aug. 18
The Walkerton BIA is holding an information session on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Walkerton Community Centre.
Huron-Kinloss council approves participation in MTO golf cart pilot program
Council approved a slightly amended version of the staff recommendation for participation in the Ministry of Transportation’s golf cart pilot project.
Curling is going to ‘rock Bruce County’ with 2022 Ontario Tankard
Saugeen Shores is hosting the 2022 Ontario Men’s Curling Championships, the Port Elgin Chrysler ’22 Ontario Tankard, Feb. 9-13. The winning team goes on to the Brier.
Saugeen Hospice holds second meeting
The Saugeen Hospice board of directors held their second meeting on Aug. 4 at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre.
GTR seeks funding to expand service
Grey Transit Route (GTR) update was presented to Bruce County Council on Aug. 5 by Stephanie Stewart, community transportation manager.
Brockton mayor applauds Cargill development
Mayor Chris Peabody is applauding Kevin McKague for his plan to restore Cargill’s Royal Bank building and create apartments.
