Thanks to a lot of planning and hard work by dedicated volunteers, the Walkerton Agricultural Society’s Roots of Bruce made a triumphant return on April 20 and 21 after a three-year pandemic hiatus.
Bear binge-drinks 69 cans of pop – overconsumption at its finest
You have to admire the bear out in British Columbia that broke into a car and guzzled 69 cans of pop.
New roof for ag building
Walkerton’s agricultural building is getting a new roof. The summer-like temperatures last week were perfect to get the project going.
Potential investors from Quebec visit East Ridge Business Park
Mayor Chris Peabody is hopeful the county’s participation in the recent MIPIM conference in Cannes, France will pay off for Brockton.
Brockton supports resolution to remove barriers for women in politics
Council discussed two different kinds of accessibility during the April 11 meeting.
Fun time at the park
Last week’s burst of warm weather meant fun at Optimist Park for Connor Wendorf, and Addy and Ivan Mawhinney. The revamped park is sure to be a popular place this spring and summer.
Brockton takes on province in bid for residential zoning
Brockton took the extreme measure of bypassing the usual rezoning process and seeking a Minister’s Zoning Order to rezone some industrial land – of which it has a surplus – for residential use. The MZO ended up being approved in November 2022.
Brockton council discusses possibility of crosswalk for Robinson Street
Safety was on the agenda at the April 11 Brockton council meeting.
Brockton will be represented on Finland DGR tour
A major topic of discussion at Brockton’s April 11 council meeting was the upcoming visit to Finland’s deep geological repository (DGR) for spent nuclear fuel.
‘Let them eat brioche’
One of the more popular items in the recent federal budget was the so-called grocery rebate, to help families being hit with grocery prices that are rising at an annual rate of 10 per cent or more.
Bruce County wants to play role in nuclear growth in Ontario
“This is a great opportunity for Bruce County to position itself in a rapidly changing nuclear world,” commented County Coun. Kenneth Craig, Kincardine, in reference to a motion he seconded at the April 6 meeting of county council.
Paul Vickers updates county on OFA initiatives and resources
Paul Vickers, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) Grey-Bruce director and executive member, made a presentation April 5 to Bruce County council.
New hospital CEO attends first board meeting, hears about opening of Kincardine’s new CT scanner
Nancy Shaw, the new CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, attended her first hospital board meeting April 5, in the meeting room at the Walkerton hospital site.
Bruce County council hears about new vision for addiction treatment in Grey-Bruce
A delegation of Gary Sims, president and CEO of Grey Bruce Health Services (GBHS); Naomi Vodden, director, mental health and addictions services, GBHS; and Amy McKinnon, CEO, Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation, presented information on the launch of a unique model for care of those with addicti
Easter bunny visits Walkerton
The Walkerton Optimist Club brought plenty of Easter cheer hippity-hopping to local children on Saturday, April 8, with treat bags handed out by the Easter bunny, and draws for Easter baskets, in a drive-thru event at the Catholic Church parking lot.
