One of the benefits of the county’s decision to repair the Durham Street bridge, rather than replace it, was eliminating the need for a detour.
Walkerton and District Optimist Club’s host beautiful sunflower field
The field is a popular fundraiser for the Optimists.
Peabody headed for AMO conference
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, has a week ahead of him that’s filled with meetings.
Bravo to French leaders for ‘taking the plunge’
A lot of focus with the Summer Olympics has been on the Seine River. The river has played a key…
Memorial tree planted for first mayor of amalgamated Municipality of Brockton
Close friends and family gathered at the park in Cargill last week to plant an oak tree in memory of David Thomson (1931-2024), father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, a man who spent a lifetime serving his community.
Cargill celebrates Homecoming 2024 ‘All roads lead home to Cargill
This community knows how to throw a great homecoming celebration!
County approves Durham Street bridge plan
The emergency repairs to the Durham St. bridge that took precedence over completion of the environmental assessment (EA) are well underway.
Let integrity take centre stage
What the heck was the drone soccer spy thinking? Drones are not exactly new technology, and they do…
GBPH notified of two fatal, two non-fatal drug poisonings
Grey Bruce Public Health has issued an opioid alert to community partners after receiving notification of two fatal and two non-fatal suspected drug poisonings in the region.
Board of health endorses motion calling for increase in OW and ODSP support
The Grey Bruce Public Health board of directors started their July meeting with discussion on a piece of correspondence about advocating for a better income for vulnerable citizens, with the recommendations to endorse.
Mayor to meet with Bruce Power officals
Chris Peabody, warden of Bruce County and mayor of Brockton, has had a busy weekend of celebrations – Cargill Homecoming 2024, and the Holmdale Rodeo.
Bruce County OP enters final phase; Warden says ‘it’s been a long time coming’
Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) is pleased to see the timeline for the county’s new Official Plan on the Aug. 1 meeting agenda.
Elora Road Meats hosts charity BBQ
Elora Road Meats in Mildmay celebrated 50 years in business on July 20 with a barbecue and raffle to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice and the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.
Dinner on Durham the event of the season
When it comes to fine food, elegance and fun, the Kinette Club of Walkerton’s Dinner on Durham event on July 27 will be remembered as the event of the season.
County Council to get update on new official plan
The county is now in the process of putting the finishing touches on its new Official Plan (OP).
