BRUCE COUNTY - Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, and Don Murray, mayor of Huron Kinloss, have both been acclaimed to a second term as warden and deputy warden, respectively, of Bruce County for 2026, the final year in the four-year term before the next municipal election.
Optimist Club host Breakfast With Santa event in Walkerton
The Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Walkerton was filled with little ones, eager to whisper their Christmas wishes to Santa on Dec. 6 as the local Optimist Club hosted Breakfast with Santa.
Westario Power announces proposed sale to ERTH Corporation
BROCKTON - Westario Power has announced a proposed sale of the utility to ERTH Corporation, and the board’s recommendation to shareholders to approve the sale.
Mayor receives provincial recognition for 25 years on Brockton Council
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody was set to receive the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Long-standing Service Award for his 25 years on Brockton Council at the Dec. 9 council meeting.
Donor recognition event highlighted during SBGHC meeting
BRUCE-GREY - CEO Nancy Shaw’s report on the Nov. 20 donor appreciation event in Kincardine was among the highlights of the Dec. 3 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors.
‘Tis the season for giving, but beware the Grinch!
‘Tis the season for giving – not only special presents for those we love, but a small envelope here, a little extra in the greeting card there, and a generous bill in the donation jar.
Co-operation and communication needed to put the ‘elm’ back in Elmwood:
ELMWOOD - There is no elm tree in the logo selected earlier this year for the hamlet of Elmwood, and the community is none too pleased.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …
The halls are decked out, candy canes are everywhere, and the Elmwood kids had the opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate, at the annual Tree Lighting Nov. 30.
Walkerton Santa Claus parade lights up main street
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Santa Claus Parade Saturday night, Nov. 29 had everything...
Council approves new agreement with GrantMatch
BROCKTON - The matter of the GrantMatch agreement returned to council at the Nov. 25 meeting, and this time, the proposal was approved.
Community centre roof contract awarded
BROCKTON - Brockton council has awarded the contract for the Cargill community centre roof to H. Bye Construction Ltd., and has selected option two regarding the scope of the project.
Business park rezoning, Cargill development ‘excellent news’ for Brockton: Peabody
BROCKTON - Two public meetings held as required under the Planning Act at the Nov. 25 Brockton council meeting are what Mayor Chris Peabody described as “excellent news” for the community.
Bruce County tackles growing problem of homeless encampments
BRUCE COUNTY - The issue of homelessness and encampments received extensive discussion during 2026 budget deliberations during the Nov. 30 meeting of council.
Helping ease the pain of bereaved families with something beautiful
WALKERTON - A group of volunteers has been meeting the first Monday of the month, 11 a.m., at St. Paul’s United Church in Walkerton, to make Angel Gowns.
Homelessness: sometimes no plan is a plan
As the weather gets colder and winter snow begins to look like it will stay, there has been more talk about housing costs, how to get new housing constructed, how to deal with homelessness, and related topics.
