Most people are familiar with the concept that good fences make good neighbours. A version of that was expressed at the Aug. 9 meeting of the committee of adjustment – good planning maintains harmony in a neighbourhood and prevents bad feelings among residents.
Tender accepted for Bruce Beach project
Council has approved the tender of Birnam Excavating Ltd. In the amount of $528,488 plus tax for the Bruce Municipal Drain phase one. This was the lowest of two bids, and is slightly below the engineer’s estimate of $543,880 plus tax.
Play ball!
Walkerton’s ball diamonds are being well used despite the pandemic – not to the same extent as in normal summers, but enough to keep young ball players in practice.
Brockton council provides support to four athletes attending international competition
Council approved a request from Shalyn Sulkye for funding to assist her in competing at the 2021 WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) World Kickboxing Championship in Italy where she’ll be representing Canada.
Walkerton Optimists host Backyard Living Tour
The Aug. 20 Backyard Living Tour, hosted by the Walkerton and District Optimist Club, offered the perfect excuse to do a bit of visiting and get some ideas on how to celebrate summer outdoor living at its best, while supporting a great cause.
Young bald eagle rescued in East Ridge Business Park
The large bird had been hanging around the construction equipment in East Ridge Business Park, Walkerton, for a day or two when Matt Brownson noticed him.
Bruce County decides against small business tax subclass
Bruce County has joined a growing list of counties and municipalities that have decided against implementing the province’s small business property subclass tax option.
Approvals process for Walker West Estates hits snag
A special meeting of Brockton council was held the afternoon of Aug. 17 to discuss a snag in the Walker West Estates conditional building permit agreement and site plan approval process.
Walkerton BIA members discuss options for moving forward
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.
