WALKERTON – Brockton council voted to add its voice to Kincardine and Bruce County in commenting on data centres.
Council directs staff to erect ‘pedestrian-active’ signage on Scott Street
WALKERTON – Scott Street in Walkerton will be getting new signs to make drivers aware that the area gets a lot of pedestrian use, but otherwise, will remain as it is unless conditions change.
Remembering 9-11, a quarter of a century later
Sept. 11, 2001, was the day North America finally set aside the naïve assumption we had some sort of special protection from worldwide terrorism.
‘Little Bruce’s’ sire, Big Bruce, celebrated in Chesley mural
CHESLEY – The unveiling of an exciting mural on the side of the Bijou Theatre kicked off a week of celebrations for Chesley’s 145th Homecoming, July 31-Aug. 3, 2025.
Holstein Show attracts competitors from Bruce, Grey, Huron
WALKERTON – Spectators at the 29th Bruce Grey Holstein Show held on Sept. 1 at the Walkerton Agricultural Society’s buildings watched as judge, Richard Osborne, of Hagersville, placed 105 head of Holsteins exhibited by breeders of Bruce, Grey and Huron counties.
Province urged to look at data centres locations
WALKERTON – Bruce County will have its say on a topic that has been getting plenty of news coverage in recent months – data centres.
Museum, cultural centre celebrates busy summer, gears up for IPM
WALKERTON – The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has just wrapped up one of its busiest summers. Cathy McGirr, director of museum and cultural services, presented a report to county council on recent activities at the museum, during the Sept. 3 council meeting.
Walk for Wenjack event planned for Walkerton on Sept. 30
WALKERTON – The Municipality of Brockton is hosting a joint National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Vigil/Walk for Wenjack on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6: p.m. at Riverbend Park, Walkerton.
A lake by any other name …
There was a hefty round of cheers – the Bronx variety – when the leader of that country to the south of us announced he was changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Transportaiton, mobility concerns for local seniors
WALKERTON – Transportation and mobility would probably be the top priority for older adults in Bruce County, according to a report presented to county council on Sept. 3, by Emily Kussmann, director of long-term care and senior services.
Local health care activists rally at office of MP Alex Ruff
OWEN SOUND – Grey Bruce Health Coalition was one of 26 communities in the province that took concerns about two-tier health care to their local member of parliament.
Summer of music comes to an end
WALKERTON - Aug. 29 and 30 marked the end of this summer’s Music in the Park, with an open mic event on Saturday at Market Garden Park.
Pedestrian safety issues considered
WALKERTON – Coun. Greg McLean put forward a motion calling for Scott Street to become a pedestrian priority area; Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon seconded the motion.
Brockton council revisits two matters from previous meeting
WALKERTON – On Aug. 25, council revisited two items from the Aug. 11 council meeting – one on guardian dogs, and the other on the cemetery lawn mower.
Leave the stunt driving to Hollywood
In a few short days, school will resume. No matter what they say, most kids are eager to return to their classrooms – getting together with friends and finding out what everyone did all summer. The last thing on their minds is traffic.
