One item that drew a lot of attention during 2024 budget deliberations was the proposed purchase of a replacement for the recreation department’s 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Repairs to begin on Durham Street bridge in early May
A report will be presented at the meeting of Bruce County council on April 4 that calls for deferring one project and transferring funds set aside for it, plus additional funds from the bridge reserve, to pay for the Durham Street bridge’s immediate repairs.
In Photos: Hippity-hopping to the finish line in Mildmay
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Peabody: Good news about the Durham Street bridge – contractor to begin repairs
Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) said he has a busy week ahead, with three county-related meetings.
Court of Appeal’s ATV decision has disturbing implications
A recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal has disturbing implications for owners of such vehicles as ATVs.
Two local musicians set to launch new CD as fundraiser for ‘Homes for Heroes’ foundation
Pat McNinch and Tom Traversy have been using their musical talents and military connections to benefit people who have put their lives on the line for this country, and who desperately need a helping hand.
Lang to continue as deputy mayor
James Lang has announced his intention to continue to serve the municipality as Brockton’s deputy mayor.
Referendum question goes before council
South Bruce council held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 2. The single item on the open session agenda was the clerk’s report on the byelection question for the ballot on NWMO’s site selection.
Professor seeks SVCA endorsement of application to declare Greenock ‘Wetland of Distinction’
Prof. Susan Glasauer of the University of Guelph and Society of Wetland Scientists made a presentation to Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s board of directors on March 21, seeking endorsement of an application to declare the Greenock Swamp a “Wetland of Distinction.”
Owen Sound to Wiarton transit route funded until the end of the year
Bruce County has agreed to help fund the Grey Transit Route service between Owen Sound and Wiarton until the end of the year, but has stated that without financial support from the province, the route is not sustainable.
Peabody: Notice of motion to come before council on issue of smoking near WDCS
Mayor Chris Peabody said prior to the March 26 meeting of Brockton council, that Coun. Greg McLean would be making a notice of motion regarding the issue of smoking in the vicinity of Walkerton District Community School.
Fool me once, shame on you…
It is becoming increasingly difficult to figure out what is real and what is fake.
SVCA board looks at new provincial regulations coming into effect April 1
Erik Downing, Saugeen Conservation’s manager of environmental planning and regulations, gave an overview of recent changes made by the province to the Conservation Authorities Act.
Early Easter at the Walkerton Legion
The Optimist Club’s focus is children having fun, and the little ones certainly did on Saturday, March 23 at the Easter bazaar held at the Walkerton Legion.
County council gives go-ahead to development at Chesley Lake
Bruce County council has finally approved the official plan amendment application by Barry’s Construction and Insulation Ltd. for a property at Chesley Lake in South Bruce Peninsula.
