Cash-strapped municipalities have been looking at ways to pay for the infrastructure developers need, without saddling existing taxpayers with the entire burden.
Peabody comments on OP update
BROCKTON - The agenda for the final meeting of the year for Bruce County council on Dec. 19 contains a number of items of interest to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.
Walkerton hospital foundation outlines new recognition program for SBGHC board members
WALKERTON - Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s executive director Brittany Hawkins and chair Sharon Kramer-Dales described a new way for proud families to recognize their newborn “stars” and to raise funds for the hospital.
Nineteenth annual Toys for Tots program a success once again
WALKERTON - It is the season of giving, and the local community has shown how generous they can be!
Message to all who make Christmas merry and bright
This is the time of year that makes it or breaks it for many merchants. They count on holiday shoppers to edge them into the black for the year.
Knitting Tree a warm success
BROCKTON - Walkerton Herald-Times readers once again contributed their knitting and crocheting to making this Christmas a warm one for everyone in the community.
NII’s The Environment Project will provide information to help county prepare for future
BRUCE COUNTY - Stephanie Keating, the new director of environment for the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), made a presentation to Bruce County council at the Dec. 5 meeting on the Climate Project.
Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission presents 2025 budget to Brockton council
BROCKTON - Dave Hocking, chair of the Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission (SMAC) and Hanover councillor (and Brockton resident), and Tim Olds, airport manager (and Elmwood deputy fire chief) attended the Dec. 10 meeting of Brockton council to present the 2025 SMA budget.
Brockton council passes motions on carbon tax, CANDU reactors
BROCKTON - Brockton Council passed two motions and withdrew a third, during the “business arising from the minutes of previous meetings” segment of the Dec. 10 council meeting.
Postal workers ordered back on the job
OTTAWA - It’s time to shovel out the mail box – the Industrial Relations Board has ordered postal workers back to work, as of Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Charbonneau new county warden
BRUCE COUNTY - Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, has been acclaimed warden of Bruce County for the 2025 term.
‘Tis the season to give
This is the time of year that makes it or breaks it for many merchants. They count on holiday shoppers to edge them into the black for the year.
Formosa transforms into ‘Musical Magical Christmas’ wonderland
FORMOSA - The hamlet of Formosa is pretty as a picture any season of the year, but come Christmas, it transforms into a veritable wonderland of lights, whimsical creatures and delightful displays.
Council updated on Valleyside bluff erosion
BROCKTON - Just after Christmas, almost two years ago, Brockton council heard the preferred alternative recommendation for the eroding bluffs along the north side of the Saugeen River in Walkerton.
Continued monitoring anticipated option for Valleyside Drive slope concerns: Peabody
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody commented on a number of agenda items in an interview prior to the Dec. 10 municipal council meeting.
