In PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals lost 6-2 when they hosted the Fergus Whalers in a rare Wednesday night game on Dec. 20. It was the last scheduled game of the year for the Capitals.
Capitals maintain pace in PJHL Pollock Division
The Walkerton Cap itals followed a hard-fought 2-2 tie Saturday afternoon against the Kincardine Bulldogs with a 5-3 win in Goderich on Sunday.
Bruce County CAO Derrick Thomson retires
Derrick Thomson, CAO of Bruce County, completed his final meeting of county council on a high note.
Brockton shows ‘solid growth’ in 2023, says mayor
BROCKTON – The year is ending on a high note for Brockton, according to Mayor Chris Peabody. He said in an interview on Dec. 19 that even without the December numbers, the municipality issued a record number of building permits – $64 million worth. Peabody noted last year’s numbers were excellent, w
Enjoy a Christmas reality check
‘Tis the season when we view, with a sigh, those Currier and Ives images of rosy-cheeked children skating on a picturesque pond, families in velvet finery seated around a table laden with a massive roast turkey with all the trimmings, and peaceful snowflakes floating gently around smiling couples ri
IN PHOTOS: Cookies with Santa in Cargill, 2023
The Cookies with Santa event at the Cargill Community Centre on Dec. 17 was a big hit, with several families attending to enjoy some tasty treats, hot chocolate and fellowship.
Lobies Park skating oval being relocated to ball diamonds
The skating oval in Lobies Park was one of the few good things that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the skating oval is being relocated to the community centre ball diamonds.
Brockton looks at future water, wastewater and stormwater servicing needs up to 2046
The end of a year is an ideal time for crystal-ball gazing. Brockton council took the opportunity at the final meeting of 2023 on Dec. 12 to take a look into future servicing needs, and planning to accommodate future growth in Walkerton.
Delegation at Bruce County council addresses battery storage project
Warren Howard, who became involved with the Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group (MMEWG) as a municipal councillor in North Perth and who has been involved for 10 years, made a presentation on battery projects at the Dec. 14 meeting of Bruce County council.
SBGHC may have to use reserves to make up temporary funding shortfall
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has a current financial surplus, but is projecting a possible $1.7 million deficit at year’s end.
Mayor says Brockton planning for services to support growth
Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday, Dec. 12, that the municipality is in good shape for servicing growth short-term, but will have to look at “doing something about water” within the next 10 years.
Transit study outlines several short-term solutions to help fill unmet needs
The much-anticipated Bruce County Transit Demand and Feasibility Study, recently completed by Arcadis IBI Group on behalf of the county, was presented to council on Dec. 7.
Walkerton volunteers honoured by national program
Local volunteers are among the eight recipients of the first-ever Wishbone Awards.
Number of false alarms an ongoing concern for Brockton council
The animal control and bylaw enforcement activity report from August to October 2023 included some numbers that at least one Brockton councillor found concerning.
Walkerton Food Bank prepares for holidays
Packing the boxes, checking them twice… making sure they’re filled with everything nice… Walkerton and District Food Bank volunteers spent Dec. 9 packing hampers with items that have been filling the shelves from top to bottom, to ensure everyone has food on the table this Christmas. With food bank
