Pauline Kerr

The traditional start to the year in Brockton was the New Year’s Levee, hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102, and the Municipality of Brockton. Mayor Chris Peabody took advantage of the occasion to speak about the accomplishments of the past year...

As the new year dawned, there were few celebrations in this area. Roads were closed, snow was blowing sideways, and events were cancelled. Most people stayed home, eating pizza and watching New Year’s festivities from warmer climates on television.

WALKERTON - Christie Kent, senior planner with J. L. Richards, confirmed to Brockton Council that there “is a need for more diverse and attainable housing.”

WALKERTON - The final Brockton Council meeting of 2025 included a public meeting, as required by statute, regarding the Walkerton Official Plan.

WALKERTON - The closing date for nominations for Brockton’s vacant council position was Jan. 6 at 2 p.m.

WALKERTON - When you plan your New Year’s dinner menu, be careful about which foods you choose.

BROCKTON - Since the spring, a funding gap of $21,912.23 involving the Walkerton tennis court rehabilitation project, has remained on the books. The matter was brought before council at the Dec. 9 meeting, with a choice of options to resolve the shortfall.

BRUCE COUNTY - With time running out on the opportunity for comments on the province’s proposed conservation authority changes, Bruce County will be submitting an amended version of the recommended comments presented in a staff report on Dec. 18.

BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody introduced the Mayor’s 2026 Budget, which was posted on Monday, Dec. 15, prior to discussion at the Dec. 17 special meeting of Brockton Council.

As the old year winds to a close and a new year dawns, thoughts turn to both the past and future.

BROCKTON - Brockton council voted to approve the sale of Westario Power Inc. to ERTH Corporation, a municipally-owned utility company based in Ingersoll.

BROCKTON - The past year was memorable for many reasons.