Interest in the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo is certainly revving up, with events like REV-UP for the Match on Sunday, July 12 in Chepstow Lions Park.
‘Mingle and Remix’ at Walkerton Homecoming 2026
WALKERTON – Plans for Walkerton’s homecoming have come together beautifully, with the big anniversary celebration only days away.
Virtual Town Hall introduces proposed changes to BASWR governance
BRUCE COUNTY – The July 7 Town Hall on Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR) governance provided information on proposed changes and the business case aimed at providing continued service by a sustainable, modernized organization in a municipal services corporation (MSC) format.
Fatal collision saddens mayor
WALKERTON – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said he was saddened by news of the fatal collision just outside Walkerton on July 13.
Bruce County council to vote on draft official plan started in 2018
WALKERTON – Bruce County’s new draft Official Plan (OP), eight years in the making, comes before council on July 16.
It pays to stay in the ‘swim’ of things
Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was little question about including at least one round of swimming lessons in a child’s summer schedule.
Centennial Park the place to keep cool while celebrating Canada Day
WALKERTON - Canada Day was a day of wild weather, but the heat didn’t put a damper on the celebrations in Brockton.
Cargill’s original schoolhouse undergoes renovation, face lift
CARGILL – Kevin McKague, who’s been heavily involved in promoting Cargill’s history, has turned his attention to restoring the exterior of Cargill’s first schoolhouse.
We are Canadian and proud of it
Canada Day usually triggers a burst of new bits of info that will probably make their way into a trivia competition at some point.
Pickin’ by the Pond delights crowd with great country music
CARGILL – “We hit the ball out of the park!” commented event co-chair Cyndy Abell. This year’s Pickin’ by the Pond, July 2-5, had the crowd up and dancing to the best in country music despite some minor weather challenges.
County applies for province’s development charge reduction program
WALKERTON – Development charges (DCs) were implemented as a way to take the burden of paying for new development off the shoulders of current taxpayers.
Brockton development booming
WALKERTON – Anyone who has observed a lot of activity regarding economic development in Brockton recently isn’t mistaken.
Peabody: Summer a busy time for Brockton council
WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody said he’s looking forward to the July 16 meeting of Bruce County council.
County seeks answers on how conservation authority transition will impact county budget
WALKERTON – Bruce County council has decided to take an advocacy approach when it comes to proposed changes to conservation authorities...
‘Third time is the charm,’: mayor on arena funding application
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview June 30 that he has a strong feeling the time is right for Brockton to apply for funding for a new arena.
