Last week’s burst of warm weather meant fun at Optimist Park for Connor Wendorf, and Addy and Ivan Mawhinney. The revamped park is sure to be a popular place this spring and summer.
Brockton takes on province in bid for residential zoning
Brockton took the extreme measure of bypassing the usual rezoning process and seeking a Minister’s Zoning Order to rezone some industrial land – of which it has a surplus – for residential use. The MZO ended up being approved in November 2022.
Brockton council discusses possibility of crosswalk for Robinson Street
Safety was on the agenda at the April 11 Brockton council meeting.
Brockton will be represented on Finland DGR tour
A major topic of discussion at Brockton’s April 11 council meeting was the upcoming visit to Finland’s deep geological repository (DGR) for spent nuclear fuel.
‘Let them eat brioche’
One of the more popular items in the recent federal budget was the so-called grocery rebate, to help families being hit with grocery prices that are rising at an annual rate of 10 per cent or more.
Bruce County wants to play role in nuclear growth in Ontario
“This is a great opportunity for Bruce County to position itself in a rapidly changing nuclear world,” commented County Coun. Kenneth Craig, Kincardine, in reference to a motion he seconded at the April 6 meeting of county council.
Paul Vickers updates county on OFA initiatives and resources
Paul Vickers, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) Grey-Bruce director and executive member, made a presentation April 5 to Bruce County council.
New hospital CEO attends first board meeting, hears about opening of Kincardine’s new CT scanner
Nancy Shaw, the new CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, attended her first hospital board meeting April 5, in the meeting room at the Walkerton hospital site.
Bruce County council hears about new vision for addiction treatment in Grey-Bruce
A delegation of Gary Sims, president and CEO of Grey Bruce Health Services (GBHS); Naomi Vodden, director, mental health and addictions services, GBHS; and Amy McKinnon, CEO, Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation, presented information on the launch of a unique model for care of those with addicti
Easter bunny visits Walkerton
The Walkerton Optimist Club brought plenty of Easter cheer hippity-hopping to local children on Saturday, April 8, with treat bags handed out by the Easter bunny, and draws for Easter baskets, in a drive-thru event at the Catholic Church parking lot.
Peabody: Brockton fighting to get land for residential growth
Mayor Chris Peabody says Brockton has a fight on its hands to try to get land to accommodate residential growth.
It all comes down to lack of suitable housing
There has been another tragedy on the Toronto transit system recently – a young teenager was murdered in what appeared to be a random stabbing by a person who has a history of violence.
Council gets opportunity for ‘deep dive’ into county’s new Official Plan
A council workshop was held on March 30 to discuss the new Bruce County Official Plan – Plan the Bruce.
Children’s Safety Village hosts community workshop
Representatives from a number of community organizations participated in a workshop hosted by the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village on March 31.
IN PHOTOS – Maple Weekend 2023 in Walkerton
The beautiful sugar shack at Meadow Ridge Maple was the centre of festivities at this year’s Maplefest on April 1. The local Optimist Club partnered with Meadow Ridge Maple on the Saturday of the two-day event. Huge crowds took advantage of the nice weather and best of all, the chance to enjoy panca
