WALKERTON - Brockton council will be holding a special council meeting in January to appoint a new member of council, to fill the vacancy left following the resignation of Carl Kuhnke. This was revised from the previous date of Feb. 3, 2026.
Community mourns loss of three teens killed in West Grey collision
WEST GREY - The West Grey, Hanover and wider Bruce-Grey communities are in mourning, following the deaths of three teens in a single vehicle collision on Nov. 11.
Lisa De Gennaro’s Glacial Lake six-dog rig team earns gold medal
PAISLEY - The Glacial Lake team brought home a gold medal for Canada, from the International Federation of Sleddog Sports world’s championships (Oct. 21-26 in Minocqua, Wisconsin) – and immediately got right back to work to make final preparations for the Inverhuron dryland race.
Neighbours express concerns about dog park in Walkerton
WALKERTON - Living next to a dog park has a group of neighbours in the Lobies Park area concerned about safety and their right to enjoy their own property.
Canada loses its measles elimination status
They did it! The anti-vax crowd finally achieved what some folks suspect may have been their goal all along – to turn back the clock to a time when there was no one telling parents they had to get their kids vaccinated.
Bruce County Council reviews and endorses priorities in government relations agenda
WALKERTON - In preparation for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, Jan. 18-20, 2026, county council reviewed and endorsed the ongoing government relations policy agenda.
Local figure skater recognized by Walkerton for outstanding performances
Josie Girodat, a member of the Walkerton Figure Skating Club, is presented with a certificate of recognition by Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre still challenged by agency staff fees
BRUCE-GREY – South Bruce Grey Health Centre is still dealing with fees for agency nurses.
County approves slightly amended MOU with Kincardine, Saugeen Shores regarding Bruce C
WALKERTON - Bruce County Coun. Kenneth Craig (Kincardine) told Bruce County council at the Nov. 6 meeting that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the county, and municipalities of Kincardine and Saugeen Shores, would benefit all of Bruce County.
Remembrance Day service in Walkerton draws huge crowd
WALKERTON - The Remembrance Day service in Walkerton drew a huge crowd despite challenging weather.
We must never forget
There was a time, not so many years ago, when Remembrance Day services and ceremonies seemed to be fading in importance.
Former Rotary exchange student makes return visit to Walkerton
WALKERTON - Myrna and Morgan Inglis were delighted to host a special guest recently, Dr. Soo Ann Yap.
Council debates benefits of grant writer versus lobbyist in securing federal and provincial funding for local use
WALKERTON - A report on GrantMatch at the Nov. 4 meeting of Brockton council triggered discussion about whether the municipality benefits from utilizing the grant application company, or would get greater benefit from a lobbyist.
Hillside Motel demolition
The Hillside Motel in the west end of Walkerton has been demolished to make way for a new apartment building.
Brockton holds public meeting on proposed Bruce County Housing Corp. build in East Ridge
WALKERTON - Brockton council heard the planning report from Bruce County planner Benito Russo on the new Bruce County Housing Corporation’s proposed 40-unit apartment building planned for East Ridge.
