WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody opened the May 12 meeting of council with a statement urging everyone to remember the families who lost loved ones in a double tragedy a year ago, on May 23.
Airport founders recognized with plaque
Bill Smith, second from right in above photo, longtime pilot at Saugeen Municipal Airport, had the honour of unveiling a plaque on Saturday, May 16, in memory of the founders of the airport – Connie and Ross Sibbitt.
Brockton’s dog park moving to rail trail location
WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park is on the move. At the May 12 meeting, council decided that despite overwhelming support in the online survey for the Lobies Park location, the pilot project could not continue there.
Municipality explores options for scattering garden
Those looking at options for the dignified placing of ashes of loved ones should note that Brockton council is looking at the possibility of having a scattering garden in the Walkerton Cemetery.
Brockton mayor wants to see county road in Pinkerton reopened
The county road through Pinkerton, closed since flooding earlier this spring caused a breach in a private dam, is now, according to Mayor Chris Peabody, “high and dry – the water is 250 feet away.” He said in an interview Tuesday, May 12 that he’d like to see that road reopened sooner rather than la
Collaboration a key topic at hospital board meeting
A major topic of discussion during the May 6 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors was collaboration – including with fellow board members, the leadership of other area hospital corporations and organizations, and with community partners.
Bruce County set to receive federal funding to address substance use, addiction harms reduction
ruce County is receiving up to $1,139,000 through an Emergency Treatment Funding Agreement with Health Canada.
Municipal leaders mark April 28 – National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job at Hanover ceremony
HANOVER - The Grey Bruce Labour Council held the second of two local events marking the National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job – or suffering ongoing psychological pain related to their work – in Hanover on April 28.
Thompson, South Bruce, school board announce $14.98 million for new school
MILDMAY - Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce and minister of rural affairs, was joined on May 2 by dignitaries from the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board and Municipality of South Bruce to announce plans for a new elementary school and daycare spaces in Mildmay.
Small businesses need responsible recycling plan
It promises to be a long, hot, and in some cases, smelly summer.
Lobbying results in substance abuse support
BRUCE COUNTY – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody remarked that there’s good news coming for Bruce County, and it’s the result of discussions with provincial leaders both locally and at conferences.
Saugeen Municipal Airport plans for future growth of aviation-related business
WALKERTON - Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA) Commission Chair David Hocking, assisted by Steve Furness, investment manager, Grey County, and consultant Luigi Presta, made a presentation to Brockton council on April 28 about the long-term vision for the airport.
ERTH Corp. presents council with update on partnership
WALKERTON - Chris White, president and CEO of ERTH Corporation, made a presentation to Brockton council on April 28 about the partnership between ERTH Corp. and Westario Power Inc.
Provincial champions recognized at Brockton Council meeting
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Capitals Under 18BB Ladies Hockey Team – the 2026 OWHA champions – received official recognition at the start of the April 28 meeting of Brockton Council.
Highlights Concert wraps up 2026 Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival
WALKERTON - The 2026 Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival Highlights Concert at Walkerton District Community School on April 25 was, in a word, spectacular.
