The Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference may be over, but Brockton and Bruce County officials continue to meet with provincial representatives to continue work that started there.
Swamp tours to continue in 2024, with new event
Who would have thought a swamp could be so fascinating, and become a draw for tourism?
Legion holds Branch public speaking competition
WALKERTON – Sunday, Feb. 4 saw public speaking champions from eight local schools compete in the…
Consultant’s report puts rehabilitation back on the table for Durham St. bridge
Rehabilitation is back on the table for Walkerton’s Durham St. bridge.
Cell phone ban: not coming to a school near you
As of December 2023, Toronto District School Board was seriously toying with a ban on cell phones in schools. One has to wonder why. In theory, at least, Ontario has had such a ban since 2019.
Grey Bruce Board of Health: Board discusses report on addiction
Dr. Rim Zayed, physician consultant, presented a year-end report for 2023 on the opioid crisis – there’s a lot more going on than analyzing data to determine the the local drugs of choice are fentanyl and meth.
County asked to support bid for hosting 2026 IPM
A delegation representing the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo – the largest show of its kind in North America – was introduced to Bruce County council at the Feb. 1 meeting as bringing “very good news,” according to Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton).
Walkerton Junior Capitals win two out of three on the weekend
A busy, three-game weekend Feb. 2-4 put the Caps back in fourth position in the North Pollock Division standings.
Peabody: The people got what they wanted with the Durham St. bridge
Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, commented on news that rehabilitation is being looked at as a viable option for the Durham St. bridge.
Family Day 2024 features Battle of the Badges fundraising game
Family Day 2024 in Brockton – Feb. 19 – will feature the popular Battle of the Badges, when South Bruce OPP and the Brockton Fire Department take to the ice at the arena.
Capitals come back from loss in Wingham to defeat Patriots
PJHL action on the weekend saw the Walkerton Capitals close the month the way they started, by hosting the Mount Forest Patriots. This time there was a difference – the Caps won.
Bluewater Community Radio now broadcasting from Walkerton
Listeners may not have noticed a difference in Bluewater Community Radio lately, but the team of volunteers at the community station certainly has.
Library invites patrons to make Valentine’s cards for seniors
Bruce County Public Library branches are celebrating Valentine’s Day a bit early, by inviting patrons to make a special Valentine’s card, and drop it off at the library.
Municipal budget time a matter of investing wisely in our future
This is the time of year when our elected municipal councils show us that we chose well when we cast our ballots in the previous election. They are up to their ears in budget deliberations.
Brockton council awards tender for Phase 3A of East Ridge
Brockton council has awarded the contract for the East Ridge phase 3A to Kurtis Smith Excavating Inc. in the amount of $1,670,800 plus HST.