WALKERTON - On Dec. 17, Brockton Council was set to hold a special meeting including public meetings on the new Walkerton Community Official Plan and Zoning bylaw review, and the updated Community Improvement Plan.
Bravo to the small-town elves!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Local animal rights activist asks for ban on beaver trapping along Saugeen River trail
WALKERTON - Bobbi Sharpe, a local animal rights activist, addressed Brockton Council on Dec. 9 about an ongoing issue – trapping beavers along the Saugeen River in Walkerton.
No charges will be laid in fatal collision
LONDON - The OPP have concluded its investigation into the tragic May 23 collision at intersection of Thorndale Road and Cobble Hills Road in Middlesex County.
Brockton to get new stand-alone child care centre
WALKERTON - The Dec. 9 meeting of Brockton Council had positive news for parents, and prospective parents of small children - a report on the child care centre renovation project by the Municipality of Brockton and the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board.
County to submit second draft of new Official Plan to province
WALKERTON - Land use planning manager Monica Morrison, and consultant Robert Rappolt from WSP Canada made a presentation to Bruce County council on Dec. 4, requesting direction on the county’s new draft Official Plan (OP).
Annual Santa Brunch held in Cargill
Cargill’s Annual Santa Brunch was held at the Cargill Community Centre on Dec. 2.
Official Plan priority for returning county warden
BRUCE COUNTY - Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, and Don Murray, mayor of Huron Kinloss, have both been acclaimed to a second term as warden and deputy warden, respectively, of Bruce County for 2026, the final year in the four-year term before the next municipal election.
Optimist Club host Breakfast With Santa event in Walkerton
The Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Walkerton was filled with little ones, eager to whisper their Christmas wishes to Santa on Dec. 6 as the local Optimist Club hosted Breakfast with Santa.
Westario Power announces proposed sale to ERTH Corporation
BROCKTON - Westario Power has announced a proposed sale of the utility to ERTH Corporation, and the board’s recommendation to shareholders to approve the sale.
Mayor receives provincial recognition for 25 years on Brockton Council
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody was set to receive the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Long-standing Service Award for his 25 years on Brockton Council at the Dec. 9 council meeting.
Donor recognition event highlighted during SBGHC meeting
BRUCE-GREY - CEO Nancy Shaw’s report on the Nov. 20 donor appreciation event in Kincardine was among the highlights of the Dec. 3 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors.
‘Tis the season for giving, but beware the Grinch!
‘Tis the season for giving – not only special presents for those we love, but a small envelope here, a little extra in the greeting card there, and a generous bill in the donation jar.
Co-operation and communication needed to put the ‘elm’ back in Elmwood:
ELMWOOD - There is no elm tree in the logo selected earlier this year for the hamlet of Elmwood, and the community is none too pleased.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …
The halls are decked out, candy canes are everywhere, and the Elmwood kids had the opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate, at the annual Tree Lighting Nov. 30.
