The much-anticipated final report of the third-party review on the Durham Street bridge project came before Bruce County council on March 7.
IPM 2026 begins to take shape during volunteer meeting
BRUCE COUNTY – The decision to change the March 8 meeting for International Plowing Match and…
Fraud Prevention Month: The target is still your bank account
March is Fraud Prevention Month. This year’s theme is, appropriately enough, “20 years of fighting fraud: From then to now.”
IPM 2026 begins to take shape during recent volunteer meeting
The decision to change the March 8 meeting for International Plowing Match and Rural Expo 2026 volunteers to a larger venue proved to be a good one – the upstairs room at the arena was filled to overflowing with prospective volunteers.
Brockton Deputy Mayor James Lang abruptly resigns
In the closing minutes of the regular council meeting on March 5, Deputy Mayor James Lang announced his resignation, effective immediately.
A killer disease makes a return run – measles
Anyone planning to travel over Spring Break is being advised to make sure they and their children are properly immunized. We are not talking about visiting some exotic location; we are talking south Florida. And we are not talking about a rare, new disease; we are talking about measles.
Intimate partner violence discussed by Grey Bruce Board of Health
The Feb. 23 meeting of the Grey Bruce Board of Health began with discussion about the role public health plays in what has become a major issue in the area – intimate partner violence.
Project Safe Trade offers local residents safe place to complete online transactions
The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) held a press conference Monday, March 4 to announce the addition of a Project Safe Trade spot at the Walkerton detachment.
Third-party review of Durham St. bridge provides key information on rehab alternative
The report on the third-party review of the Durham Street bridge project in Walkerton is being presented at the meeting of Bruce County council on March 7.
Peabody: ‘The county and lower tiers need support, too’
Chris Peabody, warden of Bruce County and mayor of Brockton, attended last week’s Canadian Nuclear Association conference in Ottawa.
Grey Bruce Public Health receives draft 2024 budget as merger discussion
The highlight of the Feb. 23 meeting of the Grey-Bruce Board of Health was the draft 2024 budget.
Brockton’s flag at half-mast in tribute to its first mayor, David Thomson
Brockton council ended its Feb. 20 meeting on a sombre note, with comments on the passing of long-time Mayor David Thomson, and expressions of sympathy to his family.
Federal election 2025 is closer than we think
Some things are mystifying. One is why we blame whatever government is in power for whatever it is that we find annoying, disturbing, frustrating or too expensive.
Peabody focuses on economic development with CNA conference
This is CNA week, said Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor.
Brockton council passes trimmed-down 2024 budget: 6.41 per cent increase over last year
Brockton taxpayers will be paying more for property taxes this year – a 6.41 per cent increase over last year.
