HANOVER – Community Living workers are still on strike in Hanover, and still hoping for a fair offer to be put on the table. It’s “worth fighting for,” to use their campaign slogan.
Bruce County looks to discuss data centres
WALKERTON – The Sept. 3 meeting of Bruce County council includes an agenda item that is currently of interest in many parts of Canada – data centres.
Council approves design of Young drain to avoid increasing costs
WALKERTON – The public meeting for the Young drain left more questions than answers in the Brockton council room.
Cargill/Greenock association shares the legends and lore of the swamp
CARGILL – The Cargill/Greenock Swamp Promotional Association welcomed visitors for a tour entitled “Bootlegging Lore of the Great Swamp” on Aug. 22.
Pinkerton dam has been repaired – flood danger resolved
WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody had some good news to announce at the Aug. 25 meeting of council – work has commenced on the Pinkerton dam.
Walkerton Clean Water Centre holds Maintenancefest
WALKERTON – On Aug. 25 and 26, 68 water system operators updated and upgraded their skills, networked with fellow operators, and earned continuing education credits.
Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors
OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.
Peabody ‘not giving up’ on court security cost issue
WALKERTON – The mayor of Brockton, Chris Peabody, had promised months ago – at the April 14 council meeting, to be exact – to bring the matter of court security costs to this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.
Ministry confirms Pinkerton dam ‘top priority’
OTTAWA – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody provided an update from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa, regarding the Pinkerton dam situation.
Bruce County, SON hold memorable third annual joint meeting
WALKERTON – The third annual joint meeting between the council of the County of Bruce, and the councils of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (Neyaashiinigmiing) and the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation who, together, make up Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), took place on July 31.
Brockton plans to finish summer on a musical note with Music in the Park
WALKERTON – Music in the Park features an Open Mic event from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Market Garden in Walkerton on Aug. 29.
Local players gather to celebrate International Crokinole Day in style
CARGILL – Kevin McKague, owner of the Mill Pond Gallery, partnered with crokinole enthusiast Clare Kuepfer to hold a good, old-fashioned, fun crokinole tournament on International Crokinole Day, Aug. 20.
Time to develop critical thinking
Parents are counting the days. So are retailers, especially those carrying this year’s back-to-school must-haves.
Brockton council votes to amend bylaw on guardian, herd dogs
WALKERTON – Coun. Steve Travale brought forward a motion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon, regarding livestock guardian dogs.
Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project
WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
