The weather gurus have confirmed that Toronto has been hit with not one but two serious storms this summer – two once-in-a-hundred-year storms within weeks of each other – flooded basements, water rescues on urban streets, roads closed and … insurance claims.
Western wardens seek funding equality for small, rural municipalities
BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County council heard a presentation on Aug. 15 by Kate Burns Gallagher,…
Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show a success
CARGILL – The third annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 24, at…
Brockton council hears presentation, report on Development Charges background study
BROCKTON – Lisa Courtney, senior planner with B. M. Ross, presented the Development Charges…
Emergency shelter situation in Bruce County ‘unsustainable’
Deputy Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) noted that council has discussed the numbers for nights of emergency shelter provided on behalf of the county from time to time, but said this is the first time staff has described it in a report as having “reached unsustainable levels.”
Pigstock a great success with 88 teams registered
WALKERTON – What a weekend! Pigstock – the Dirt Pigs’ invitational slo-pitch tournament ran…
Legend Landscape makes the move to East Ridge, Walkerton
WALKERTON – Jeff Roberts and his business, Legend Landscape, are among a number of local…
Kids heading back to school have everything but road safety on their minds
The countdown is on! What seemed like an endless summer ahead only yesterday, has dwindled to mere days before school resumes.
Play Music on the Porch event comes to Brockton Aug. 31
Play Music on the Porch Day is Aug. 31, and Brockton’s Greg McLean is inviting everyone to join him, co-organizer Pat McNinch, and others at Market Garden Park – or their own porch – to celebrate.
Pigstock a great success with 88 teams registered
What a weekend! Pigstock – the Dirt Pigs’ invitational slo-pitch tournament ran Aug. 15-18, and despite some weather-related challenges, was a tremendous success.
Doug Kennedy leaves legacy of integrity and kindness
The sports community across the province has lost a dedicated and hard-working friend. But Doug Kennedy was so much more than that.
Brockton to fill council vacancy
It’s official. The council position left vacant when Coun. Kym Hutcheon accepted the position of deputy mayor, will be filled through an application process.
Good news for area coming from AMO conference: Peabody
Bruce County Warden and Brockton Mayor, Chris Peabody has been attending the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.
Elora Meats presents donations to two local groups
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‘Share the Road’ signage aimed at enhancing safety for local residents, agricultural users and visitors
If Chris Cossitt, president of the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture, could say one thing to people using local roads, it would be, “Patience!”
