The Private Collectors Garage Tour on July 13 provided the unique opportunity to see some of the finest private collections around, as the owners opened their garage doors for public viewing – antique cars from the early 20th century lovingly restored, muscle cars that look as dangerously fast as th
Time to end the code of silence
It took the police over two weeks to release information that most people who had heard or seen the news report had already figured out. The killer of a woman and her two children in Harrow, Ont., was the woman’s husband and the children’s father. The Walsh family died of gunshot wounds, the man’s s
Dinner over the Yokasippi River brings history to life
The motto of the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association is “Bringing History Alive” and they certainly live up to that, even when they hold a gala fundraising dinner.
Brockton has a new deputy mayor – Kym Hutcheon
Brockton has a new deputy mayor – Kym Hutcheon.
Local author launches series of books with information on community businesses
Author and entrepreneur Kevin McKague has just launched a series of 26 books that promise to be a great resource for those interested in learning more about Bruce County businesses and their owners, from the late 1800s to the early 1900s.
Council approves zoning bylaw amendment for farm dwelling
A planning matter came before Brockton council on July 9, with a recommendation that council not approve a zoning bylaw amendment for a property west of Chepstow. Council voted contrary to the recommendation and approved the amendment.
Ignace votes to be a willing host for proposed DGR
The Township of Ignace has voted in favour of being a willing host for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) proposed deep geological repository (DGR).
Heat is just as deadly as cold
Canada’s housing crisis has been brewing for a long time, although it burst into the headlines during the COVID pandemic.
Pickin’ by the Pond 2024 – country music at its finest
Pickin’ by the Pond in Cargill, July 5-7, gave the crowd exactly what they came for – a laid-back country music event like no other.
Walkerton old dairy-turned home gets a facelift
Restoring a beautiful old house that used to be a dairy, has been a labour of love for Teresa Bushey, who assisted her husband Mike in the renovation project.
Selection of deputy mayor not expected to change council chemistry: Peabody
The selection of a new deputy mayor was expected to be the highlight of the July 9 Brockton Council meeting.
County approves plan to build new residence on agricultural parcel
Bruce County council took the unusual action of voting contrary to a staff recommendation regarding a planning matter at the July 4 meeting.
Council endorses housing action plan focused on fostering environment to increase number and affordability of homes
Claire Dodds, commissioner of community development, together with colleagues Tina Metcalfe, director of human resources; Jack Van Dorp, manager of land use, planning and development; and Tania Dickson, housing services manager, presented Bruce County’s housing action plan to council at the July 4 m
Bruce County council endorses key documents that provide framework for reconciliation with local Indigenous communities
Bruce County council held a special council meeting on July 4 that formalizes a historic milestone in the relationship between the county, and the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and the Saugeen First Nation, collectively known as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
Update provided on safety and well-being plan
Alexis Cook, co-ordinator of Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Planning (CSWBP) committee, presented Bruce County council with an update on what’s happened over the past year, and key priorities for the coming year.
