WALKERTON - As the deadline draws closer for completion of the 2026 Bruce County budget, Mayor Chris Peabody is expressing concerns about one element in it – the $72,000 earmarked for homelessness through the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.
Grey County Council passes a motion opposing provincial ban on speed cameras
OWEN SOUND - Premier Doug Ford’s government has tabled legislation that would ban speed cameras, as part of a bill aimed at reducing red tape. Ford has called use of the cameras a “cash grab” for municipalities.
Whether carved turnips or inflatable plastic pumpkins, Halloween means haunting Jack O’Lanterns
Ooooooh! Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord deliver us!
Ghoulishly good fun at the Safety Village
The Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village held its Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Staff shortages trending downward at Brucelea Haven
WALKERTON - Staffing at Bruce County’s long-term care homes continues to be a challenge, as it is right across the province, according to the operations report presented to Bruce County’s Long-Term Care Committee of Management on Oct. 16.
SVCA board discusses membership for low water response program
FORMOSA - According to the program report presented to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) board of directors at its Oct. 16 meeting, this area has been in a Level 1 drought due to a shortage of rainfall in August and September.
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board endorses planning permits for September
FORMOSA - The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors endorsed the issuing of 39 permits by the environmental planning and regulations department between Aug. 25 and Sept. 25 – but not without lengthy discussion.
Monsters march through Walkerton
WALKERTON - Monsters invaded Walkerton on Sunday, Oct. 26 as part of the Walkerton Optimist Club’s second annual Monster March.
Council approves second sign for East Ridge Business Park
WALKERTON - “It’s time to do the sign,” said Brockton Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon.
Walkerton Agricultural Society’s Little Royal Fair entertains crowds with shows, exhibits, midway and more
WALKERTON - There’s always something new and fun at the Walkerton’s Little Royal Fair.
How to discourage porch pirates without explosives
Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of … whatever you ordered from Amazon. … It sat on your porch for a grand total of three minutes before a local porch pirate snagged it.
Job fair at WDCS draws students and community members
WALKERTON - A job fair at Walkerton District Community School held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, drew students from the school and from Sacred Heart High School. Students from the other area high schools in the region were invited to attend, and many did.
Greenock Senior Citizens to meet at accessible facility, at affordable price
WALKERTON - Brockton Council heard two presentations on Oct. 14 from community groups seeking financial assistance.
SVCA still working on proposed budget increase
FORMOSA - The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s 2026 budget will be returning to the Nov. 20 meeting.
Styrofoam added to local recyclable list
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said, during Brockton Council’s Oct. 14 meeting, that the changes coming to recycling in January will be “really great” for residential users.
