This is the time of year when our elected municipal councils show us that we chose well when we cast our ballots in the previous election. They are up to their ears in budget deliberations.
Brockton council awards tender for Phase 3A of East Ridge
Brockton council has awarded the contract for the East Ridge phase 3A to Kurtis Smith Excavating Inc. in the amount of $1,670,800 plus HST.
Grey Bruce Public Health: Voluntary amalgamations of health units back on the table
The Jan. 26 meeting of Grey Bruce Public Health began with the election of a new chair and vice-chair.
Peabody: IPM delegation at county council means good news for Brockton
Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton and warden of Bruce County, said Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County council has quite a bit of good news for Brockton.
Brockton council may revise time, location of next budget meeting
Brockton has scheduled another special council meeting to consider the 2024 municipal budget. The meeting is currently scheduled for Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Cargill Community Centre. However, the time and location may change.
Brockton withdraws from Municipal Innovation Council
Brockton council is opting out of the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC). At the Jan. 23 meeting, council passed a resolution to that effect.
Burns Dinner held in Walkerton
The annual Burns Dinner at Knox Presbyterian Church in Walkerton was a gala celebration of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, and of all things Scottish – including haggis. Master of ceremonies was Don Leatham. The gala feast featured a wonderful roast beef din
Saugeen Conservation celebrates 2023 accomplishments
The Jan. 19 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) annual general meeting (AGM) included a celebration of accomplishments from 2023, and milestones that have been achieved.
Hanover council looks at old JDSS property
The meeting of Hanover council on Jan. 15 included discussion about the old John Diefenbaker Secondary School (JDSS) property.
Toboggan hills – a question of risk assessment
There was a buzz of disgust when Toronto recently banned tobogganing at 45 hills deemed to be unsafe.
Peabody focuses on health care, natural gas expansion, proposed trades training centre during ROMA conference
Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton and warden of Bruce County, took a few minutes Tuesday morning to speak with the Herald-Times during a very busy Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference.
Out for a rip…
Although most snowmobile trails in the province still remain closed, enough snow has fallen in this area to get snowmobile enthusiasts onto local trails – evidenced by the roar of the machines heading to a Walkerton gas station.
Bruce County council hears staff update on housing supply, affordability
The message in the county’s community development office update on housing supply and affordability was clear – all but the higher income categories will have a problem with affordability in ownership or rental, but the county has a plan to deal with that.
Brockton takes initial look at 2024 draft budget
Brockton council took its first look at the draft 2024 budget during a special meeting on Jan. 16.
Saugeen Conservation adopts 2024 budget at AGM
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) had a busy and successful year, with plenty of challenges in 2023; 2024 promises more of the same.
