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.
Hawks face another three-game weekend
An enthusiastic crowd of Walkerton and Hanover fans filled the stands at the Walkerton arena on Friday night, Nov. 12, to see the Barons and Hawks in PJHL Pollock Division action.
Brockton hears update on Highway 9 improvement project
In the words of Coun. Kym Hutcheon, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s capital works project on Highway 9 and intersections at Bruce Roads 3 and 4 “can’t happen soon enough.”
IN PHOTOS – Remembrance Day 2021 in Mildmay
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Bruce County’s shortage of seasonal road maintenance operators a concern for Brockton
Among the issues on the agenda at this week’s meeting of Bruce County council is one that concerns Mayor Chris Peabody – the impact of staff shortages on winter road maintenance.
Brockton council revisits facility user insurance coverage
Ryan Craig, registered insurance broker and lawyer, and Dave Eccles, registered insurance broker, CMR Insurance, addressed council on the matter of facility user solution insurance coverage.
Saugeen Hospice updates council on efforts for ‘south build’
Carl Kuhnke continues to make the rounds of local municipal and county councils, speaking on behalf of Saugeen Hospice.
Community petitions for sidewalks on Ridout Street in Walkerton
Carol De Rosie and her family are serious about wanting a sidewalk along the full length of Ridout Street. At present, only a small section of the road has sidewalks.
Walkerton Hawks earn another win
The Hawks had a weekend of mixed results. After a disappointing 1-0 loss to Mount Forest on home ice Friday, Nov. 5, the Hawks travelled to the Zurich arena Saturday night and earned a 3-2 win over the Goderich Flyers.
