WALKERTON - Planning for the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo 2026 is already in high gear. Committee member Andy Dales and Chair Gord Lang updated Brockton council on what’s happening, and what’s going to happen Sept. 22-26, 2026.
Council pass motion opposing ‘15-Minute City’ concept
WALKERTON - The Bruce County council chambers were packed for the first part of the July 15 meeting of Brockton council. After all the chairs in the gallery were filled, staff and a couple of members of council went and got additional seating. An estimated 50 visitors were in attendance.
Grey-Bruce represented at ‘shadow summit’
GREY-BRUCE - While Ontario Premier Doug Ford hosted his counterparts from across Canada from July 22-23, in Huntsville, to discuss tariff pronouncements from U.S. President Donald Trump, health-care advocates from across the country were adamant that health care must not be relegated to the back bur
Real-time water monitoring data will soon be available
FORMOSA - Imagine the benefits if municipal staff were able to monitor spring flooding as it happened. New technology through Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has made this reality.
Recycling changes good news for residents, not so good for businesses: Peabody
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday, July 22, that a meeting of members of Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR) is being held this week in Port Elgin to work on details involving provincially mandated changes to recycling. Peabody is chairing the meeting.
Sun shines for Summer Streetfest in Walkerton
WALKERTON - What could be better than Summer Streetfest in Walkerton on July 18?
Preliminary numbers show reduction in opioid deaths, poisonings
GREY-BRUCE – The Grey-Bruce Board of Health heard a report at the June 27 meeting that shows a promising trend in reduced opioid deaths and poisonings. However, according to Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, it’s too soon to view the trend as anything more than that.
Accessibility advisory committee putting accessible Walkerton businesses on map
WALKERTON - The accessibility advisory committee participated in a community review and awareness day on July 11.
Bright sun and classic vehicles – Private Collectors Garage Tour better than ever
WALKERTON - Black cars may look better in the shade, but for colourful and unique antique and classic vehicles, lovingly restored and maintained, there’s nothing like bright, sunny skies.
Local MOH says Grey-Bruce resolution at alPHa will ‘save lives’
GREY/BRUCE - The Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) held its annual general meeting and conference in Toronto, June 18-20.
Early intervention would serve youth better
In June, a bank was robbed in Durham, a midwestern Ontario town many of us have either visited (beautiful conservation park and hiking trails, right on the river) or driven through (Highway 6). The robbers were apparently armed with a machete and handgun. Police have now made arrests.
County gives go-ahead to proposed Walkerton boundary expansion
SAUGEEN SHORES - Bruce County Council approved the proposed expansion of the Walkerton settlement area, following a public meeting held under the Planning Act on July 10, at the council chambers in Saugeen Shores.
Local sleddog championship team to compete in ‘Olympics of sleddog racing’
BRUCE COUNTY - A local sleddog enthusiast, Lisa DeGennaro, has been pre-selected to compete as part of Team Canada’s Registered Northern Breeds (RNB) in the six-dog rig event, at the IFSS (International Federation of Sleddog Sports) World Championships in October.
Brockton mayor would like to see growth in Chepstow, Cargill
WALKERTON - Although Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody’s focus was on the busy agenda for the July 15 municipal council meeting, he took a few moments to comment on other issues in a July 15 interview with the Herald-Times prior to the meeting.
Bazaar a cool fundraiser
The St. Joseph’s CWL bazaar at the Cargill Community Centre on July 12 had something for everyone.
