WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, economic development manager, presented the staff report that is a follow-up from previous meetings about the International Plowing Match (IPM) organization’s communication structure and the municipal role within it.
Priority has to be good government for Canadians
There are all kinds of theories about why American president Donald Trump did not attend the final day of the G7. No one quite buys the official story, that he was too busy with events in the Middle East.
Bruce County approves Tax Increment Equivalent Funding program
WALKERTON - At its June 19 meeting, Bruce County Council approved the Tax Equivalent Increment Funding (TIEF) program.
Walkerton fire hall touch-a-truck event
Lights! Sirens! Action. There was plenty of all three at the June 14 touch-a-truck event and breakfast at the Walkerton fire hall.
Leave the MAGA hats at home, thank you
The tourist season is almost here, a time when scenic midwestern Ontario’s population bursts at the seams with visitors, some just passing through, others here for only a couple of days, and quite a few for the whole summer.
Father’s Day at the Cargill Community Centre
Hundreds of hungry dads and their families gathered at the Cargill Community Centre on June 15 for the Father’s Day Brunch.
Brockton to contribute to memorial garden at WDCS
WALKERTON - From the moment the community learned of the heartbreaking tragedy that occurred on May 23, the municipality has done what it could to provide support to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) and the families of students Rowan McLeod, Olivia Rourke, Kaydance Ford and Danica Baker, a
Council gets preview of new Walkerton Official Plan
WALKERTON - Brockton Council got a preview of what the new Walkerton Official Plan and Municipality-wide Zoning Bylaw will look like.
WDCS Jump Rope for Heart
Kindergarten to Grade 8 students at Walkerton District Community School participated in a Jump Rope for Heart
Pennie Wilhelm receives 2025 Brockton Good Neighbour Award
WALKERTON - Brockton’s annual volunteer appreciation event, with awards presentations, was held this year at the Walkerton Community Centre. The event included a catered meal provided by the Best Western, with cupcakes by Barb Vyhnal. Andrew Strader provided musical entertainment.
Golf Fore Saugeen Hospice
The Golf Fore Saugeen Hospice event on June 17 at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club drew golfers and volunteers from businesses, service clubs and the community at large, for what’s become one of the best fundraisers of the year
County gears up for AMO conference with report on priorities
WALKERTON - Bruce County Council has endorsed priorities identified in the June 5 report on government relations policy.
Hoops for Hope Tournament honours the memory of Olivia Rourke
WALKERTON - Basketball players from 20 schools – 10 high schools and 10 elementary schools – from right across the Bruce-Grey region gathered at Walkerton District Community School and Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School to participate in the Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament on June 7.
In Line Family Chiropractic donation
In Line Family Chiropractic presents a cheque for $1,250 to Saugeen Hospice Inc.
Chepstow wing night
Cars, trucks and even buses rolled in so people could pick up chicken wings on June 5 in Chepstow.

