WALKERTON - From the moment the community learned of the heartbreaking tragedy that occurred on May 23, the municipality has done what it could to provide support to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) and the families of students Rowan McLeod, Olivia Rourke, Kaydance Ford and Danica Baker, a
Council gets preview of new Walkerton Official Plan
WALKERTON - Brockton Council got a preview of what the new Walkerton Official Plan and Municipality-wide Zoning Bylaw will look like.
WDCS Jump Rope for Heart
Kindergarten to Grade 8 students at Walkerton District Community School participated in a Jump Rope for Heart
Pennie Wilhelm receives 2025 Brockton Good Neighbour Award
WALKERTON - Brockton’s annual volunteer appreciation event, with awards presentations, was held this year at the Walkerton Community Centre. The event included a catered meal provided by the Best Western, with cupcakes by Barb Vyhnal. Andrew Strader provided musical entertainment.
Golf Fore Saugeen Hospice
The Golf Fore Saugeen Hospice event on June 17 at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club drew golfers and volunteers from businesses, service clubs and the community at large, for what’s become one of the best fundraisers of the year
County gears up for AMO conference with report on priorities
WALKERTON - Bruce County Council has endorsed priorities identified in the June 5 report on government relations policy.
Hoops for Hope Tournament honours the memory of Olivia Rourke
WALKERTON - Basketball players from 20 schools – 10 high schools and 10 elementary schools – from right across the Bruce-Grey region gathered at Walkerton District Community School and Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School to participate in the Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament on June 7.
In Line Family Chiropractic donation
In Line Family Chiropractic presents a cheque for $1,250 to Saugeen Hospice Inc.
Chepstow wing night
Cars, trucks and even buses rolled in so people could pick up chicken wings on June 5 in Chepstow.
Child care space allocation reduced for Bruce County
WALKERTON - The province has reduced Bruce County’s allocation of child care spaces for the Child Care and Early Learning (CWELCC) system expansion by 133 spaces.
Saugeen First Nation, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and County of Bruce hold second annual joint meeting on June 5
WALKERTON - The second annual joint meeting of Saugeen First Nation, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and County of Bruce continued the steps forward in forming, in the words of CAO Christine MacDonald, “a unique government-to-government relationship” based on respect and mutual interests.
Elmwood Firefighters’ Breakfast
Great weather, delicious food and the chance to meet local firefighters.
Peabody disappointed over cuts to CWELCC child care allocation
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody spoke out about the child-care issue that prompted extended discussion at the June 5 meeting of Bruce County council, and a call to reinstate at least some of the 133 spaces that have been cut.
Get ready for a truly Canadian Canada Day
With Canada Day only weeks away, Canadian sovereignty has been making headlines once again, ever since King Charles III delivered the throne speech at the opening of Parliament on May 27.
County seeks clarity on Bill 17
WALKERTON - Bruce County council approved the staff recommendation to submit comments listed in the report on Bill 17: Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, to the province, through the Environmental Registry of Ontario and Regulatory Registry of Ontario.
