South Bruce has decided to put any plans for electric vehicle charging stations on hold for the time being.
Family affair at Brockton Family Day events
With horse-drawn sleigh rides, the opportunity to climb into various emergency vehicles, the chance to visit with St. John Ambulance therapy dogs, go skating, watch the Walkerton Firefighters defeat South Bruce OPP 4-1 in the Battle of the Badges, and top it off with a game between the Walkerton Cap
County diverts heavy truck traffic from Durham Street bridge in Walkerton
Please take notice that Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services department is implementing two alternate truck routes (ATR) effective Friday, Feb. 16 related to the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton.
Use of county’s homelessness sheltering up 500 per cent over last five years
The number speaks volumes – a 500 per cent increase in use of Bruce County’s homelessness sheltering services over the past five years.
Peter and Jo-Anne Carter launch raffle to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society
When Peter Carter stepped back from his annual fundraising walk for the Alzheimer Society, people told him he’d miss it.
South Bruce council approves rezoning, OP amendment for 176-unit residential development
A Mildmay development of 176 condominium units in a range of formats, from single-detached to apartments, is a step closer, following the Feb. 13 meeting of South Bruce council.
Brockton mourns the loss of longtime mayor David Thomson
Mayor Chris Peabody served his first term of office in 2000, with longtime mayor David Thomson at the helm.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre: Nursing shortage continues to cause temporary ER closures
South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Nancy Shaw reported at the Feb. 7 board meeting that staffing pressures continue, as they do right across the province.
Brockton schedules third budget meeting
When all was said and done, council decided not enough was said or done regarding the 2024 budget.
Brockton Fire Department presents year-end report for Walkerton response calls
The Feb. 6 meeting of Brockton council included the 2023 annual report of the Brockton Fire Dept. for Walkerton, presented by Chief Chris Wells.
Durham Street bridge: County commended for plan that would keep Walkerton downtown open
Adam Stanley, Bruce County’s director of transportation and environmental services, and Chris Clark, engineer with Triton Engineering Services Ltd., outlined for Brockton council the most recent information on the possibility of rehabilitating the Durham Street bridge.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre: ER stats prove need for redevelopment
A single chart said it all – emergency room statistics showed the increase in use that had been predicted, proving the need for redevelopment of South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Kincardine hospital, according to Bill Heikkila, during his report on KROC (Kincardine Redevelopment Oversight Committee).
Brockton council votes down motion supporting conservation authority
During the Feb. 6 meeting, Brockton council voted down a motion by Coun. Greg McLean requesting that the province reconsider the minister of natural resources and forestry’s directive regarding conservation authorities.
Paulette Peirol will be missed
Paulette Peirol, community development co-ordinator, passed away on Feb. 5. The municipal flag has been lowered to half-mast in her honour, and will be raised following her funeral at 2 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Brian E. Wood Funeral Home in Owen Sound.
Tree-mendous Valentine treat
The Bruce County Public Library partnered with creative Valentine’s card makers of all ages, to the delight of residents of local long-term care homes.
