WALKERTON – As preparations for the 2027 Brockton mayor’s budget enter the home stretch, local taxpayers had the opportunity to provide input through a survey, launched July 16 and closed Oct. 2.
Little Royal shows the best of rural and agriculture
The Walkerton Little Royal fair, held Oct. 16-18, provided fun for all despite some chilly weather.
Children’s Safety Village to renew lease at Sulphur Spring Conservation Area
FORMOSA – The Saugeen Children’s Safety Village is located on land leased from Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, at Sulphur Spring Conservation Area just south of Hanover.
Tarasko named 2026 Ambasssador of the Little Royal Fair
WALKERTON – The Walkerton Agricultural Society has chosen a new ambassador and junior ambassador to preside over the Little Royal Fair, Oct. 16-18.
County to submit housing and homelessness plan to province
WALKERTON – The county’s Housing and Homelessness Plan 2026-2036 will include wording about partnering with the lower tiers, when it is submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for review.
Two local musicians continue mission to help Canada’s ‘homeless heroes’
WALKERTON – Pat McNinch and Tom Traversy continue to use their musical talents to raise funds for a cause that’s become a mission – helping Canada’s estimated 10,000 homeless military veterans.
Candidates square off in meeting at Cargill Community Centre
CARGILL – The all-candidates meeting in Cargill on Oct. 8 attracted a crowd of an estimated 300 people, indicating a stronger interest in municipal politics than has been apparent in the past few years.
Who owns the sidewalks?
Sidewalks for pedestrians was considered a major step forward for civilization.
Local team recognized by Brockton Mayor
Mayor Chris Peabody presented certificates of recognition to members of the U13 Brockton Royals Baseball Team.
Medication misuse campaign highlights proper way to dispose of medication
OWEN SOUND – Grey Bruce Public Health is teaming up with the Owen Sound Attack for a fourth straight year on a campaign to remind residents that the safest way to dispose of expired or unused medications is to return them to a pharmacy.
Two student trustees report on what’s happening in their schools
HANOVER – Lori Di Castri, chair of the Bruce-Greay Catholic District School Board, welcomed everyone to the Sept. 28 meeting, saying the new school year is well underway.
Brockton requests school bus signage review for Greenock on Highway
WALKERTON – Brockton voted to add a speed limit reduction to 70 km/h from the current 80, in a request for school bus warning signage on Highway 9 in Greenock.
Agricultural industry faced with uncertainty
The massive celebration of agriculture and rural lifestyle known as the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, held this year just outside Walkerton, is over. The flag has been passed on to Lambton County, who will be hosting IPM 2027.
2026 match marks highest International Plowing Match in years
WALKERTON – The numbers have been tallied and what they add up to is the highest attendance in years, at IPM 2026. They also add up to a lot of people having a great time, and an army of dedicated volunteers making it all possible.
Charbonneau calls draft transit study ‘significant first step’
WALKERTON – While Bruce County council members expressed mixed opinions about the report on the draft Bruce-Dufferin-Grey-Wellington (BDGW) Regional Transit Study, Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) took a different view.
