The start of a new year brings with it the promise of wonderful things to come.
Nancy Griffin retires after 34 years of inspiring interest in conservation among area youth
When a person counts the people they’ve reached in terms of generations as well as individuals, they can be assured they’ve made a mark on many lives.
Bruce County approves two planning matters, defers decision on a third
Bruce County council approved two planning matters, and deferred its decision on a third, during its final scheduled meeting of 2023.
Brockton awards contract for development charges study
When the matter of development charges (DCs) came before Brockton council in October, council put a hold on proceeding with a study, pending a decision by Bruce County council on implementing county DCs.
Municipality to use space at Victoria Jubilee Hall
Council has authorized a lease agreement, as amended, with Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH).
Brockton celebrates 2023 accomplishments
Brockton hit the ground running in January 2023, and kept up the pace throughout the year.
BigDoor volunteers serve turkey dinner with all the trimmings
Michelle Isoghi and Betty Davies were among the volunteers who served up Christmas dinner – turkey with all the trimmings – to those in need at the BigDoor. The dinner was held the Tuesday before Christmas.
Capitals lose to Whalers in final PJHL game of 2023
In PJHL action, the Walkerton Capitals lost 6-2 when they hosted the Fergus Whalers in a rare Wednesday night game on Dec. 20. It was the last scheduled game of the year for the Capitals.
Capitals maintain pace in PJHL Pollock Division
The Walkerton Cap itals followed a hard-fought 2-2 tie Saturday afternoon against the Kincardine Bulldogs with a 5-3 win in Goderich on Sunday.
Bruce County CAO Derrick Thomson retires
Derrick Thomson, CAO of Bruce County, completed his final meeting of county council on a high note.
Brockton shows ‘solid growth’ in 2023, says mayor
BROCKTON – The year is ending on a high note for Brockton, according to Mayor Chris Peabody. He said in an interview on Dec. 19 that even without the December numbers, the municipality issued a record number of building permits – $64 million worth. Peabody noted last year’s numbers were excellent, w
Enjoy a Christmas reality check
‘Tis the season when we view, with a sigh, those Currier and Ives images of rosy-cheeked children skating on a picturesque pond, families in velvet finery seated around a table laden with a massive roast turkey with all the trimmings, and peaceful snowflakes floating gently around smiling couples ri
IN PHOTOS: Cookies with Santa in Cargill, 2023
The Cookies with Santa event at the Cargill Community Centre on Dec. 17 was a big hit, with several families attending to enjoy some tasty treats, hot chocolate and fellowship.
Lobies Park skating oval being relocated to ball diamonds
The skating oval in Lobies Park was one of the few good things that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the skating oval is being relocated to the community centre ball diamonds.
Brockton looks at future water, wastewater and stormwater servicing needs up to 2046
The end of a year is an ideal time for crystal-ball gazing. Brockton council took the opportunity at the final meeting of 2023 on Dec. 12 to take a look into future servicing needs, and planning to accommodate future growth in Walkerton.
