WALKERTON - Bruce County has announced 10-year targets for housing, but it’s only part of the story on what’s happening in the county regarding the effort to ensure everyone has an appropriate and affordable place to live.
Walkerton jail, courthouse to be topics of delegations at ROMA conference
WALKERTON - The weekend’s Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto will see Brockton representatives advocating for change with key provincial officials.
Bruce County: Bruce C MOU coming back to council with further amendments
WALKERTON - On Jan. 8, Bruce County council will meet for the first time in 2026.
Brockton mayor makes video on what’s recyclable under new system
WALKERTON - It’s now January, and new rules regarding recycling are in effect.
2025 Year in Review – New doctor among early highlights
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...
Around 100 students enter Knights of Colombus poster contest
The local Knights of Columbus once again invited students from area schools to participate in the annual poster contest.
Let it snow, let it snow …
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.
Need for more diverse housing types identified
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.
