Looking at the numbers for housing sales makes one’s digestive system feel a bit like being on a ride at the fair that goes up, and up and… ever so slowly… up a bit more.
‘Snow’ much fun at Centennial Park
Winter delivered a blow in terms of a sudden cold snap with plenty of snow, starting on the weekend. The younger set, with parents, couldn’t be more delighted, celebrating the icy beauty of Centennial Park at warp speed on sleds, snow boards and toboggans.
Council urges province to move ahead with natural gas expansion
Coun. Kym Hutcheon made a motion at the Jan. 9 meeting of Brockton council regarding natural gas for the area.
Victoria Jubilee Hall committee updates council on upgrades to hall in 2023
Through what Bob McCulloch called the “strategic” use of funds, Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) has done a lot of work over the past year.
Lack of new JPs a challenge for local courts
Amanda Kokas, provincial offences court manager for Grey and Bruce counties, provided an update on court operations to Bruce County council on Jan. 11.
Province announces $1.5M in funding for Saugeen Hospice
Provincial funding announcements, even of this magnitude, rarely draw such a large, enthusiastic crowd – especially during a winter storm.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week draws larger-than-ever audience
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) found the right combination of features for a top-notch agricultural trade show a long time ago. Times change, and so do the elements for that winning combination. This year’s GBFW is the proof.
ROMA conference will be busy for Brockton, Bruce County reps
The upcoming meeting of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference is taking place in Toronto from Jan. 21 to 23.
Meeting proposed for three municipalities regarding future of Saugeen Municipal Airport
Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, said that after an extended break for the holidays, “it’s back to work – ROMA (Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference), budget and two county meetings this month.”
Bruce County implements development charges as of Jan. 1
Bruce County has officially joined a growing list of upper- and lower-tier municipalities in Ontario that have implemented development charges.
McNinch and Traversy expand their efforts on behalf of Homes for Heroes
Pat McNinch and Tom Traversy are men on a mission – to help homeless military veterans through the Homes for Heroes Foundation.
El Niño effect on local weather could be easing, according to meteorologist
Scientists call the phenomenon “El Niño”. Members of the public call it “that weirdly un-wintery weather we had over the Christmas holidays.”
Extra practice
Talented skaters with the Walkerton Figure Skating Club take time for extra practice during the Christmas break. Skating at the arena was about the only traditionally winter sport happening over the holidays, thanks to unseasonably warm weather.
Bruce County submits comments to province on future of natural gas expansion, home heating affordability
A letter sent by Bruce County to the province’s minister of energy “strongly supports the Ontario government’s commitment to an integrated energy plan… emphasizing reliability, affordability, and clean energy.”
Five new doctors welcomed to Walkerton, Mildmay
Ensuring a community has access to physicians takes the tireless effort of the entire community, including government, education and health care. The Brockton and Area Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee has the proof, in the form of five new physicians who have decided to call this commun
