BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday that he is not prepared to approve the county’s 2025 budget without further discussion.
Mayor meets with MPP on policing costs
Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday that he’s met with MPP Lisa Thompson on two important matters – the cost of policing in Brockton, and the negative results of changes in the way home health-care supplies are delivered.
The Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village celebrates Halloween Oct. 26
There was even an official welcome from “The Mayor” of the village, Al Leach.
Brockton takes action on ‘shocking’ OPP cost increase
The words Brockton council members used in reference to the annual OPP billing statement included “unsustainable,” “completely unacceptable,” “excessive,” “not affordable,” and “atrocious.”
Optimist Club’s Monster March Parade a howling success
Walkerton held a "monster march" through town Oct. 26.
GrandPals program all about sharing, caring, intergenerational friendships
GrandPals is a program that’s aimed at correcting the misconception that people from different generations don’t speak the same language. They certainly do, and they have a lot of stories and laughter to share.
Municipality applies for grant for new elevator at Walkerton community centre
Council approved the application for a Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund – Stream 1 grant for repair and rehabilitate of existing facilities, to replace the Walkerton community centre elevator.
Police arrest third suspect in home invasion
A third suspect in a home invasion robbery has been arrested without incident in Hanover.
Trail users, hunters urged to be cautious
Trail users in Bruce County are reminded that long gun (rifle) season for deer hunting is Monday, Nov. 4 to Sunday, Nov. 10.
Saugeen Conservation putting the pieces back together after lightning strike
The board of directors of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority began their Oct. 17 meeting – via Zoom – with a report on why they were meeting remotely.
Encampments becoming permanent reminders of ‘hobo jungles’
We were alarmed when it became apparent people were spending cold, winter nights in doorways,…
Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village asks county for support
Al Leach did a presentation about Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village to Bruce County Council on Oct. 17.
County works on launching Smart Commute
The Oct. 17 meeting included a report from Claire Dodds, commissioner of community development, on transit initiatives undertaken in 2024.
Walkerton celebrates Little Royal Fair October 17 to 20
The fair saw attendees taking in the attractions.
Capitals lose to Barons but down Mitchell on weekend
In PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals are back on home ice this weekend, hosting Kincardine Friday for a 7:30 p.m. game; then it’s back on the road Saturday in Mount Forest for an 8 p.m. match.
