There was a hefty round of cheers – the Bronx variety – when the leader of that country to the south of us announced he was changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Transportaiton, mobility concerns for local seniors
WALKERTON – Transportation and mobility would probably be the top priority for older adults in Bruce County, according to a report presented to county council on Sept. 3, by Emily Kussmann, director of long-term care and senior services.
Local health care activists rally at office of MP Alex Ruff
OWEN SOUND – Grey Bruce Health Coalition was one of 26 communities in the province that took concerns about two-tier health care to their local member of parliament.
Summer of music comes to an end
WALKERTON - Aug. 29 and 30 marked the end of this summer’s Music in the Park, with an open mic event on Saturday at Market Garden Park.
Pedestrian safety issues considered
WALKERTON – Coun. Greg McLean put forward a motion calling for Scott Street to become a pedestrian priority area; Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon seconded the motion.
Brockton council revisits two matters from previous meeting
WALKERTON – On Aug. 25, council revisited two items from the Aug. 11 council meeting – one on guardian dogs, and the other on the cemetery lawn mower.
Leave the stunt driving to Hollywood
In a few short days, school will resume. No matter what they say, most kids are eager to return to their classrooms – getting together with friends and finding out what everyone did all summer. The last thing on their minds is traffic.
Community Living workers still on strike, hoping for fair contract
HANOVER – Community Living workers are still on strike in Hanover, and still hoping for a fair offer to be put on the table. It’s “worth fighting for,” to use their campaign slogan.
Bruce County looks to discuss data centres
WALKERTON – The Sept. 3 meeting of Bruce County council includes an agenda item that is currently of interest in many parts of Canada – data centres.
Council approves design of Young drain to avoid increasing costs
WALKERTON – The public meeting for the Young drain left more questions than answers in the Brockton council room.
Cargill/Greenock association shares the legends and lore of the swamp
CARGILL – The Cargill/Greenock Swamp Promotional Association welcomed visitors for a tour entitled “Bootlegging Lore of the Great Swamp” on Aug. 22.
Pinkerton dam has been repaired – flood danger resolved
WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody had some good news to announce at the Aug. 25 meeting of council – work has commenced on the Pinkerton dam.
Walkerton Clean Water Centre holds Maintenancefest
WALKERTON – On Aug. 25 and 26, 68 water system operators updated and upgraded their skills, networked with fellow operators, and earned continuing education credits.
Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors
OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.
Peabody ‘not giving up’ on court security cost issue
WALKERTON – The mayor of Brockton, Chris Peabody, had promised months ago – at the April 14 council meeting, to be exact – to bring the matter of court security costs to this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.
