WALKERTON - Christie Kent, senior planner with J. L. Richards, confirmed to Brockton Council that there “is a need for more diverse and attainable housing.”
Statutory public meeting held for Walkerton draft Official Plan
WALKERTON - The final Brockton Council meeting of 2025 included a public meeting, as required by statute, regarding the Walkerton Official Plan.
Nominations close for Brockton’s vacant council position
WALKERTON - The closing date for nominations for Brockton’s vacant council position was Jan. 6 at 2 p.m.
Local Irish dance students set to compete at international events
CARGILL - Kate and Sadie Bester have been studying Irish Dance for 13 years, and by all accounts, they’re at the top of their game.
Choose good luck with your New Year’s menu
WALKERTON - When you plan your New Year’s dinner menu, be careful about which foods you choose.
Sport court users to see small increase in user fees
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.
County backs concept of amalgamating five local conservation authorities
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.
Mayor introduces 2026 budget at special council meeting
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.
Here’s to making 2026 the best year possible
As the old year winds to a close and a new year dawns, thoughts turn to both the past and future.
Council approves sale of Westario
BROCKTON - Brockton council voted to approve the sale of Westario Power Inc. to ERTH Corporation, a municipally-owned utility company based in Ingersoll.
Mayor Chris Peabody reflects on the year 2025 in Brockton
BROCKTON - The past year was memorable for many reasons.
Local landmark lit up for festive season
The Victoria Jubilee Hall clock tower has been a beacon of light in Walkerton for over a century.
Peabody honoured for 25 years of municipal service
WALKERTON - “It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years,” said Mayor Chris Peabody at the Dec. 9 meeting of Brockton Council.
Cannabis-impaired driving panel discussion aimed at youth, also contains plenty of content for older drivers
GREY-BRUCE - The Dec. 3 webinar Cannabis Impaired Driving panel discussion may have been aimed at younger drivers, but there was plenty of content for older drivers.
Food Bank recieves $6,000 donation from Tim Hortons
The Walkerton Tim Hortons Restaurant presented a cheque for $6,164 to the Walkerton Food Bank.
