It promises to be a long, hot, and in some cases, smelly summer.
Lobbying results in substance abuse support
BRUCE COUNTY – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody remarked that there’s good news coming for Bruce County, and it’s the result of discussions with provincial leaders both locally and at conferences.
Saugeen Municipal Airport plans for future growth of aviation-related business
WALKERTON - Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA) Commission Chair David Hocking, assisted by Steve Furness, investment manager, Grey County, and consultant Luigi Presta, made a presentation to Brockton council on April 28 about the long-term vision for the airport.
ERTH Corp. presents council with update on partnership
WALKERTON - Chris White, president and CEO of ERTH Corporation, made a presentation to Brockton council on April 28 about the partnership between ERTH Corp. and Westario Power Inc.
Provincial champions recognized at Brockton Council meeting
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Capitals Under 18BB Ladies Hockey Team – the 2026 OWHA champions – received official recognition at the start of the April 28 meeting of Brockton Council.
Highlights Concert wraps up 2026 Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival
WALKERTON - The 2026 Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival Highlights Concert at Walkerton District Community School on April 25 was, in a word, spectacular.
St. John Ambulance first aid teams test their skills in regional competition
HANOVER - St. John Ambulance’s medical first responders tested their skills during Regional Competition 2026 (Region One), held April 25 at the training centre in Hanover.
Brockton mayor concerned election could delay Official Plan
WALKERTON - Following last week’s meeting of Bruce County council, Mayor Chris Peabody continues to express concerns about the new Official Plan.
Get ready for the big pre-election reveal
The thing was definitely not a bird, or a superhero in a cape – it really was a plane, one that cost in the realms of $30 million.
County moves forward with draft official plan
WALKERTON - In a recorded vote, council agreed to incorporate recommended changes into the new draft official plan, and schedule the mandated open house and public meeting – actually, three open houses, one in each region, before the end of June.
Responders Test Skills
St. John Ambulance’s medical first responders tested their skills during Regional Competition 2026 (Region One) held April 25 at the training centre in Hanover.
Pinkerton road to remain closed until dam repaired
WALKERTON - Deputy Warden Don Murray (Huron-Kinloss) asked about the impact on agriculture of the road closure in Pinkerton.
New health board taking shape
BRUCE-GREY - The new board of health for Grey and Bruce counties is taking shape, and preparing to hold its first meeting this spring.
County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees
WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.
Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location
WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.
