Tom Traversy and Pat McNinch, two local musicians with military connections, have raised $2,000 to date for the Homes for Heroes Foundation.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week returns to Elmwood Community Centre
After going virtual for the past two years, Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week – the first agricultural trade show and conference of the season – returned to an in-person format at the Elmwood Community Centre, to the delight of both organizers and attendees.
Brockton’s Recreation Master Plan takes shape
There’s an old line, that if you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll never reach your destination. That’s the purpose of Brockton’s Recreation Master Plan – to create a road map for the future of recreation in the local community, according to Mayor Chris Peabody, who said, “I’m looking forward to
So near, and yet so far – Capitals lose a close one in Hanover
The Dec. 30 game between the Walkerton Capitals and Hanover Barons at the Hanover P&H Centre ended in a heartbreaking 5-4 loss for the Caps.
Brockton mayor looks back at 2022
Despite beginning with the community still under COVID-19 restrictions, 2022 was the second biggest year on record for growth – $45-46 million in building permits, said Mayor Chris Peabody.
Bruce County projects small deficit for 2022
On the agenda for the last meeting of the year for the county’s corporate services committee was a report on the third-quarter 2022 financial statement review, presented by Edward Henley, director of corporate services.
Brockton receives $11K from province for seniors programming
MPP Lisa Thompson presents a cheque for $11,506.24 to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody, for recreation department seniors programming. “We’re very grateful for funding for this important program,” said Peabody, who noted the Brockton area has a higher percentage of seniors than the rest of the province.
Kuhnke takes the helm of Owen Sound Transportation Company
The Owen Sound Transportation Company – the company that operates MS Chi-Cheemaun and other vessels – has a new captain at the helm.
Legion, Brockton council begin 2023 with traditional New Year’s levee
Members of Brockton municipal council joined members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Walkerton Branch 102, to mark the start of 2023 with the traditional New Year’s levee at the Legion hall.
Brockton digs out after Christmas snowstorm
The storm was nasty, and ruined a lot of holiday plans. People cancelled travel and postponed family gatherings. Instead of enjoying a jolly time with friends and relatives, they gritted their teeth and hauled out whatever snow removal equipment they had at their disposal.
Perfect sledding weather
Max and Kevin Kaster enjoy the snow-covered Centennial Park hill – two of many who made the most of the Christmas storm that created a winter wonderland for outdoor winter sports enthusiasts.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week returns to in-person format
“We’re back to in-person,” said Lorie Smith of Grey County Agricultural Services, of Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, Jan. 4-10, 2023.
Bruce County prioritizes Deemerton Road project for completion
County council approved the staff recommendation from transportation and environmental services to amend the 2022 budget.
Province announces funding for MRI in Bruce County
Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, attended the virtual community forum on Dec. 19 to announce funding for an MRI at the Kincardine site of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, as well as funding to support infrastructure renewal.
Peabody describes Bruce County’s proposed crosswalks ‘a great plan’
County Warden Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton, expressed his approval of the county’s proposed crosswalk plans for Walkerton. “It’s a great plan they’ve come up with,” he said, during the Dec. 15 county council meeting.
