The Feb. 23 meeting of the Grey Bruce Board of Health began with discussion about the role public health plays in what has become a major issue in the area – intimate partner violence.
Project Safe Trade offers local residents safe place to complete online transactions
The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) held a press conference Monday, March 4 to announce the addition of a Project Safe Trade spot at the Walkerton detachment.
Third-party review of Durham St. bridge provides key information on rehab alternative
The report on the third-party review of the Durham Street bridge project in Walkerton is being presented at the meeting of Bruce County council on March 7.
Peabody: ‘The county and lower tiers need support, too’
Chris Peabody, warden of Bruce County and mayor of Brockton, attended last week’s Canadian Nuclear Association conference in Ottawa.
Grey Bruce Public Health receives draft 2024 budget as merger discussion
The highlight of the Feb. 23 meeting of the Grey-Bruce Board of Health was the draft 2024 budget.
Brockton’s flag at half-mast in tribute to its first mayor, David Thomson
Brockton council ended its Feb. 20 meeting on a sombre note, with comments on the passing of long-time Mayor David Thomson, and expressions of sympathy to his family.
Federal election 2025 is closer than we think
Some things are mystifying. One is why we blame whatever government is in power for whatever it is that we find annoying, disturbing, frustrating or too expensive.
Peabody focuses on economic development with CNA conference
This is CNA week, said Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor.
Brockton council passes trimmed-down 2024 budget: 6.41 per cent increase over last year
Brockton taxpayers will be paying more for property taxes this year – a 6.41 per cent increase over last year.
Council receives reports on 2023 council remuneration, building, parkland
The council remuneration report from the Feb. 20 meeting details a total of $165,058.95 paid to members of council by the municipality during 2023. It also lists payments of $838.16 from local conservation authorities to members of council, $12,058.56 from Westario Power Inc., and a total of $1,250.
Public will have access to water quality, flood data through SVCA website
FORMOSA – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors got an advance look at a…
Solving the mystery of the forgotten trunk in the attic
This is the story of how a long-forgotten trunk in an attic in Walkerton ended up revealing the story of a local man who served in the 32nd Bruce Battalion.
Amanda Martinez thrills Victoria Jubilee Hall audience with ‘magical’ performance
The Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) was the perfect venue to showcase the silky voice of singer-songwriter Amanda Martinez.
Free parking happens only in Monopoly
The “free parking” square on the Monopoly board tends to be a favourite, especially for those whose opponents like to pile houses and hotels on their properties, and rake in horrendously huge rents – almost like real life.
Council wants to shave more off 2024 operating budget
South Bruce council directed staff to take another look at reserves to potentially reduce the 2024 tax rate, following discussion during the Feb. 13 council meeting.
