WALKERTON – The mayor of Brockton, Chris Peabody, had promised months ago – at the April 14 council meeting, to be exact – to bring the matter of court security costs to this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.
Ministry confirms Pinkerton dam ‘top priority’
OTTAWA – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody provided an update from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa, regarding the Pinkerton dam situation.
Bruce County, SON hold memorable third annual joint meeting
WALKERTON – The third annual joint meeting between the council of the County of Bruce, and the councils of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (Neyaashiinigmiing) and the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation who, together, make up Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), took place on July 31.
Brockton plans to finish summer on a musical note with Music in the Park
WALKERTON – Music in the Park features an Open Mic event from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Market Garden in Walkerton on Aug. 29.
Local players gather to celebrate International Crokinole Day in style
CARGILL – Kevin McKague, owner of the Mill Pond Gallery, partnered with crokinole enthusiast Clare Kuepfer to hold a good, old-fashioned, fun crokinole tournament on International Crokinole Day, Aug. 20.
Time to develop critical thinking
Parents are counting the days. So are retailers, especially those carrying this year’s back-to-school must-haves.
Brockton council votes to amend bylaw on guardian, herd dogs
WALKERTON – Coun. Steve Travale brought forward a motion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon, regarding livestock guardian dogs.
Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project
WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
Victoria Jubilee Hall gets new sprinkler system for fire protection
WALKERTON – The rules for fire protection have changed a lot since Victoria Jubilee Hall was constructed 129 years ago – the very building that once housed the fire department, as well as the police department, municipal offices, at one point a market, and a lovely opera hall.
Brockton to expand kindergarten before- and after-school program
WALKERTON – Brockton’s daycare program is expanding – an additional 26 spaces due to the increase in demand for spaces, and Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) funding.
Municipal leaders have their say at AMO
This year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference promised a certain intensity that may have been missing in past years, the main reason being October’s municipal election this fall. Preliminary results indicate it lived up to its promise.
Dirt Pig’s Pigstock 2026 hits it out of the ballpark
DIRT PIGS DO IT AGAIN – Mid-August means one thing in Brockton and area – Pigstock – a lively weekend of some of the best ball games seen in the area, plus lots of family fun.
Council to consider short-term rental licensing
WALKERTON – Brockton is looking at the possibility of licensing short-term rentals.
Brockton calls for provincial review into private dams
WALKERTON – A breach in a privately-owned dam has been an ongoing concern for Brockton council since March.
Royal Canadian Legion honour National Peacekeepers’ Day
Royal Canadian Legion Br. 102 Walkerton marked National Peacekeepers’ Day, Aug. 9, with a brief ceremony at the cenotaph.
