The board of directors of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority began their Oct. 17 meeting – via Zoom – with a report on why they were meeting remotely.
Encampments becoming permanent reminders of ‘hobo jungles’
We were alarmed when it became apparent people were spending cold, winter nights in doorways,…
Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village asks county for support
Al Leach did a presentation about Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village to Bruce County Council on Oct. 17.
County works on launching Smart Commute
The Oct. 17 meeting included a report from Claire Dodds, commissioner of community development, on transit initiatives undertaken in 2024.
Walkerton celebrates Little Royal Fair October 17 to 20
The fair saw attendees taking in the attractions.
Capitals lose to Barons but down Mitchell on weekend
In PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals are back on home ice this weekend, hosting Kincardine Friday for a 7:30 p.m. game; then it’s back on the road Saturday in Mount Forest for an 8 p.m. match.
Annual OPP billing to hit Brockton taxpayers right in the pocketbook
Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton and Bruce County warden, said prior to the Oct. 22 Brockton council meeting that he anticipated a motion stemming from one item on the agenda – the report on the OPP 2025 annual billing statement.
Bruce County Council endorses CANDU nuclear reactors
Council approved an amended motion at the Oct. 17 meeting by Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton), and Deputy Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores), supporting the continued operation of and investment in CANDU reactors in Ontario.
Author with local roots launches The View from Coffin Ridge: A Childhood Exhumed
Author Gwen Lamont’s story is searing, heartbreaking and remarkable.
Happy Howl-O-Eeeeeeeen!
Halloween is not what it used to be, which is probably a good thing. Today, Halloween is all about…
‘Woke’ – the difference between sounding socially aware, and being socially aware
If you think “woke” is just the past tense of “wake,” think again.
Walkerton Optimists plan first Halloween Monster March Parade
Walkerton Optimists are holding a new event – the first-ever Halloween Monster March Parade.
South Bruce council approves zoning application for Church Hill Estates phase one
Council heard two reports on the Church Hill Estates, Teeswater, zoning application at the Oct. 8 meeting.
Bruce County draft 2025 budget calls for 6.81 per cent levy increase
The draft budget calls for a levy increase of 6.81 per cent – 4.04 for maintaining services and 2.77 per cent for new initiatives or assets.
DGR voting information has been sent to residents
Voters in South Bruce are being urged to check their mail for the voter letters regarding the Oct. 28, 2024 referendum on the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR).
