Brockton council has approved replacement of three additional windows at Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH).
American consulate official visits Bruce County
At first, Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody said he wasn’t too sure when he was contacted by a representative from the American consulate in Toronto.
Jubilee Acres celebrates 25 years of helping to end world hunger
The Jubilee Acres growing project for Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB) celebrated its 25th and final year of helping to end world hunger with a gala fundraising dinner on Oct. 29 at the Walkerton Knights of Columbus Hall.
Battery electrical storage system near Cargill proposed
Ontario is looking at a system to capture and store the unused electricity produced at night, and release it into the grid when needed.
In the Halloween spirit
Lawns all over Walkerton are sprouting pumpkins, ghosts and other decorations, but this one has everything!
Beautiful Ambitions & Co. opens in downtown Walkerton
Beautiful Ambitions & Co., located at 325 Durham St. in downtown Walkerton, is the kind of business you don’t visit just once. You keep coming back whenever you are looking for something unique and special, at a reasonable price, or simply to see what’s new. And there’s always something new.
Adare Castle to compete in Breeders Crown championship
The horse affectionately known as “Queen of the Castle” – O’Brien Award winner Adare Castle – has made it to the finals for the Breeders Crown.
Peabody: Battery electricity storage facility discussed
Council heard a presentation from Alectra Energy Solutions/Convergent during the Oct. 24 meeting. The company has a proposal that could bring a battery electrical storage facility to this area.
Job fair provides one stop shopping opportunity for prospective local employers, job seekers
In a matter of a few minutes, the Brockton booth at the job fair was visited by a prospective early childhood educator, a retiree looking for occasional seasonal employment, and a couple of people checking out general employment possibilities with the municipality.
SVCA board approves draft 2024 budget in principle
After another round of discussion, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors have endorsed a somewhat streamlined version of the 2024 draft budget and will be circulating it to member municipalities for review.
Happy haunting this Halloween
A couple of years ago, some creative genius of a parent came up with a kid’s Halloween costume that looked like a COVID virus – garbage bag with foam spikey things protruding from it.
Brant Tract trails gone to the dogs
The Sleddog Sports Association of Southwestern Ontario (SSASO) held dry-land time trials on Oct. 14 at the Brant Tract.
Brockton chooses top five housing recommendations
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has asked all communities in Ontario to provide their top five recommendations to assist in helping tackle the housing supply crisis.
‘Jubilee Acres’ celebrates 25th and final year of helping to end world hunger
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank “Jubilee Acres” growing project is celebrating its 25th and final year of helping to end hunger around the world.
Peabody attends Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition launch event
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, said he plans to make sure Bruce County is in the running for an isotope manufacturing facility.
