Remembrance Day 2022 marked 104 years since the armistice was signed at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918, that ended First World War hostilities. It’s been 80 years since Dieppe in the Second World War.
Three retiring Brockton council members commended for their service to community
Tuesday night’s council meeting marked the beginning of a new term, the inaugural meeting for a council that has a new deputy mayor – James Lang, who’d previously been a councillor – and three new councillors – Mitch Clark, Carl Kuhnke and Greg McLean.
Peabody sets priorities for new Brockton council term
Mayor Chris Peabody said prior to Tuesday night’s inaugural council meeting that he’s looking forward to laying out priorities and setting the tone for the coming term.
Old armoury building rezoned for use as law office
Council approved a bylaw amendment to change the zoning on the old armoury building to permit its use for a law office with accessory apartment.
Rough weekend for the Caps
Walkerton suffered an 8-0 defeat at the hands of the Mount Forest Patriots on home ice Friday night.
Local Irish dancer takes top honours in her category at Eastern Canadian Oireachtas
Emilia Judge-Zintel, 7, and her sister Stella Judge-Zintel, 5, brought home trophies from the recent Eastern Canadian Oireachtas (Irish Dance Championship).
Bruce County endorses two motions on homelessness
The Nov. 3 meeting of Bruce County council had only two items on the agenda that required action. Both originated with the Municipality of Brockton.
Provincial legislation could help county achieve affordable housing targets
Ontario’s Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, contains what have been described as sweeping changes to planning in this province.
Works begins on VJH steps
Long-awaited work on the front steps at Victoria Jubilee Hall is now underway, taking full advantage of unseasonably warm and dry autumn weather. The steps had deteriorated with time and were in urgent need of replacement for safety reasons. The previous steps served the community for 100 years; hop
Province green lights new development in Walkerton
The Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for Brockton has come through.
Chesley ER closure tops discussion during SBGHC board meeting
The board of directors of South Bruce Grey Health Centre remains determined to resolve staffing issues that have led to the temporary closure of emergency departments at its hospitals.
Walkerton Capitals lose another close game
For much of Friday night’s game against the Mount Forest Patriots, it looked as if the Capitals might succeed in breaking the visiting team’s winning streak. However, success is still evading the Caps, who lost 4-3.
Children’s Safety Village invaded by trick-or-treaters
Imagine dressing up in your best Halloween costume, and going trick-or-treating in a child-sized village with 700 or so of your friends and family members. Fun!
Poppy Rocks project – Remembering our veterans
Douglas Hill Cemetery, in the northern part of Brockton on Highway 3, was the scene of a special ceremony of remembrance on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Bruce County council discusses transportation capital project update for third quarter
The county’s transportation and environmental services committee received the third quarter capital projects update during the recent meeting of county council.
