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).
Council okays EA process for water storage expansion
At the Oct. 8 meeting, Brockton council gave the go-ahead for the municipality to advance the environmental assessment process through the services of BM Ross and Associates for water storage expansion.
Teeswater’s new water tower to be similar in design to Mildmay’s
Council decided on option two for Teeswater’s new water tower.
Grey-Bruce health board discusses new addiction treatment model
The Grey Bruce Board of Health has endorsed a letter from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa), sent to Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones concerning the new addiction treatment hubs.
Capitals down Whalers 3-2
The Walkerton Capitals hosted Fergus Oct. 11, and despite a goal by the opposition seconds into the game, the Caps claimed a 3-2 victory.
Draft Bruce County 2025 budget calls for 6.81% levy increase
Bruce County council got its first look at the 2025 budget on Oct. 10.
2024 ambassadors of the Little Royal announced
The 2024 ambassadors of the Little Royal were announced at the Oct. 10 meeting of the Walkerton Agricultural Society.
Doors Open a great success, but it may be a while before Brockton hosts it again
By all accounts, the 2024 Doors Open Brockton event was a great success, and the municipality thanked all participants.
Huron warden lauds paramedic for 50 years of service
Huron County Warden Glen McNeil opened the Oct. 2 session of council with comments about a recent celebration at the Goderich Legion, held to recognize Gary Renaud’s 50 years of commitment as a Huron County paramedic.
County has a role in providing information needed to keep private wells safe
Council heard a presentation during the Oct. 3 meeting on Highly Vulnerable Bedrock Aquifers and Private Water Wells by Hugh Simpson, University of Guelph.
