FORMOSA – A dusting of snow added to the charm of this year’s Formosa Country Christmas, Nov. 30-Dec. 3. The largest Christmas light show in the area, with over five kilometres of exhibits and displays, had something for everyone. And good weather brought the crowds, eager to take in the enchantment
Brockton council to purchase new vehicle for fire department
Council voted in favour of a fire department purchase that will involve incurring $97,000 debt, prior to 2024 budget deliberations.
Second Hand Rose Shop makes large donation to Bruce County Social Services
With Christmas just around the corner, Bruce County Social Services received a huge helping hand from the Second Hand Rose Shop in Walkerton. With community partners Huron Tractor and many others, the shop uses profits to buy gifts for children. Social services provides them with basic informatio
SVCA board thanks Nancy Griffin for 34 years of education programming
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) wrapped up its education program for the final time, bidding farewell to Nancy Griffin, program co-ordinator, who has inspired a fascination with the environment in generations of participants, including some of the current SVCA staff.
Attention, Grinch! Hands off our Christmas!
He lurks in the shadows, hiding his smirking green face behind lamp posts and hedges, parked cars and garbage cans, his mean, beady eyes fixed on the delivery truck.
Brockton council gives go-ahead for battery electricity storage project
Brockton council voted on Nov. 28 to endorse the proposed battery electricity storage system (BESS) facility near Cargill – but with provisions for further public engagement by Alectra/Convergent.
Sing! Show Chorus thrills audience with Christmas show
If last year’s Sing! Show Chorus Christmas concert was spectacular – and it was – then this year’s, with more chorus members and another year of experience, was glorious, an extravaganza of sounds of the season.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Mildmay Hanging of the Green
A market showcasing local merchants, visits with Santa, entertainment, food, fires to warm cold hands, and a fabulous Santa Claus parade – Mildmay’s Hanging of the Green celebrated the season in style on Friday, Nov. 24. This year’s parade included plenty of sparkling lights, family floats and the h
Local students learn to curl
The Walkerton Golf and Curling Club is introducing the next generation to “the roaring game” of curling. This group of students is from Mary Immaculate School in Chepstow.
Brockton council learns about the wealth of information and material available at the local library
Brooke McLean, Bruce County Public Library director, and Christa Ferrier, Walkerton branch supervisor, made a presentation to Brockton council during the Nov. 14 meeting.
GBPH explores new ground to partner with Indigenous community
The local health unit is looking into ways of strengthening the relationship between public health and the Indigenous community.
Elmwood hosts annual tree lighting event
The annual tree lighting event in Elmwood was perfectly timed – snow began to fall on Sunday afternoon, adding to the ambiance of the event.
Brockton wants to see numbers regarding Municipal Innovation Council
Council continues to question the value of the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) – not the concept, but the numbers.
Discussion heated during second public meeting for proposed battery electricity storage project
As of press time, there was still a question of whether Brockton council would vote to support Alectra/Convergent’s application to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for a battery electricity storage system (BESS) facility near Cargill.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Walkerton Santa Claus Parade
Glittering floats, giant trucks bedecked with lights, firefighters collecting food for the food bank, costumed walkers handing out candy to the little ones and a grandparent or two, crowds of smiling faces and holiday music combined into an hour-long parade to welcome the star of the show, Santa, in
