WALKERTON - The May 27 meeting of Brockton council began with a minute of silence, to honour the five people from Walkerton District Community School who lost their lives in a devastating car crash, and the man who was killed in an industrial incident in Chepstow, all on Friday, May 23.
Brockton Council passes resolution expressing concerns about Bill 5
WALKERTON - On May 27, Brockton Council supported the resolution by Coun. Greg McLean, seconded by Coun. Tim Elphick, concerning Bill 5: Unleashing Ontario’s Economy Act.
Brockton receives support from Humboldt
WALKERTON - The final item discussed during the May 27 council meeting was the tragedy loss of a great teacher and four remarkable students from Walkerton District Community School.
Brockton to use surplus to cover some new costs and lower 2025 tax rate
WALKERTON - A report on the Municipality of Brockton’s new plow truck ended up being discussed with another report from finance, during the May 27 council meeting.
Arguing in favour of red tape
Our provincial government is making a concerted effort to push through legislation aimed at cutting red tape and “getting things done, faster.”
Brockton Council chooses Walkerton-only option for green bin program
WALKERTON - The green bin update by Nicholas Schnurr, director of operations, provided additional information, as directed by council at the May 13 meeting, including on rates of diversion that could be expected.
Centennial Park pavilion to be rebuilt with better access to washrooms
WALKERTON - Winter storms took their toll, including on the amenities in Centennial Park, knocking down the well-used pavilion beside the pool.
Bill 17 could have negative impact: Peabody
WALKERTON - On Thursday, June 5, county council will discuss yet another of the province’s major bills aimed at cutting red tape.
Ball tourney raises funds to honour those lost in May 23 tragedy
CHEPSTOW - This year’s Shaun Schaefer Memorial Slo-pitch Classic saw 23 teams registered.
Community mourns loss of teacher, students from WDCS
WALKERTON - The entire community is in mourning following the fatal collision near London the afternoon of Friday, May 23, that claimed the lives of four student-athletes, Rowan McLeod, Kaydance Ford, Danica Baker and Olivia Rourke, and popular teacher and coach, Matt Eckert, from Walkerton District
Walkerton Golf and Curling Club celebrates 100 years of sports, fellowship and wonderful memories
WALKERTON - Les Binkley and Robert “Bob” Schmidt are brothers-in-law, and both are longtime members of the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club – Les as a golfer, and Bob as a curler.
Brockton receives letter of condolences from Humboldt
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody has offered condolences to the staff and students of Walkerton District Community School, on the loss of five of their own – four students and a teacher – in a horrendous collision near London Friday.
Community grieves the loss of teacher, students at Walkerton District Community School
A memorial of flowers, stuffed animals and hand-written messages continued to grow over the weekend, outside Walkerton District Community School, as staff, students and the entire community mourned the loss of five of their own.
