WALKERTON - For some, it was a blast from the past – a blast of the scent of fried chicken wings, that is. For others, it was a chance to find out what the fun from a couple of decades ago was all about, and get in on it.
Municipalities reach a tentative breakthrough on airport
WALKERTON - Although it’s not a done deal, Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody is describing events at the Sept. 17 meeting regarding Saugeen Municipal Airport as a breakthrough.
County approves expansion of Teeswater for new concrete facility
WALKERTON - A public meeting was held as part of Bruce County Council’s Sept. 18 regular council meeting that will see an expansion of the settlement area of Teeswater.
The case of the disappearing middle needs to be solved
Some on both right and left in the United States are condemning the murder of Charlie Kirk as an act of senseless violence, a tragedy. Ominously, others are referring to it as an act of war.
Original artwork unveiled to mark land acknowledgement
WALKERTON - A young artist, 17-year-old Kennedy Cameron-Nashkewa of Saugeen First Nation, attended the Sept. 18 meeting of Bruce County Council to unveil her new work, Aki Ogichidaa, commissioned by the county to commemorate the formal introduction of the Bruce County land acknowledgement.
Chepstow Lions Walk for Dog Guides
The Chepstow Lions held their annual fundraising Walk for Dog Guides on Sept. 21.
Hospice dream for south-central Grey-Bruce now has a timeline: groundbreaking in 2026
WALKERTON - The annual meeting of Saugeen Hospice Inc. on Sept. 18 provided a community update that made it clear the dream of a residential hospice in the area is close to becoming reality.
Mayor Chris Peabody congratulates Brockton Royals 15U D team
The Brockton Royals 15U D team accepted congratulations from Mayor Chris Peabody and council at the Sept. 9 council meeting.
Brockton to hold Sunset Vigil on Sept. 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
WALKERTON - Brockton has taken National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to heart, right from the start. The community was the first in Bruce County to mark the day with a vigil, and the only one that continues to do so.
Solicitor General checks out Walkerton jail during recent visit
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody updated council during the Sept. 9 meeting on the recent visit by Ontario’s Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner.
Walkerton Terry Fox Run raises remarkable amount
Picture-perfect weather on Sept. 14 brought out 30 runners and walkers for the annual Terry Fox Run in Walkerton.
Grant to fund new lights for local ball diamond
WALKERTON - The Municipality of Brockton has been successful in its Trillium Foundation grant application for replacing the lights at the Walkerton ball diamond, in the amount of $127,395.15 plus HST.
Brockton meetings to begin with Canada’s national anthem
WALKERTON - Brockton council meetings will be starting with the Canada’s National Anthem.
Hospice edges closer to getting shovels in the ground
WALKERTON - At the Sept. 9 meeting of Brockton Council, Ken Brown, first vice-chair, and Ellie Locke, director of Saugeen Hospice Inc. provided council with an update on what’s happening as the fundraising campaign nears the long-awaited, crucial number where shovels can finally go in the ground.
WDHF asks Brockton Council for $200,000 commitment for new X-ray equipment
WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation X-ray Suite Replacement Fundraising Committee, represented by foundation Executive Director Brittany Hawkins and fundraising Committee Chair Ryan Fullerton, made a presentation to council Sept. 9.
