Council continues to question the value of the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) – not the concept, but the numbers.
Discussion heated during second public meeting for proposed battery electricity storage project
As of press time, there was still a question of whether Brockton council would vote to support Alectra/Convergent’s application to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for a battery electricity storage system (BESS) facility near Cargill.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Walkerton Santa Claus Parade
Glittering floats, giant trucks bedecked with lights, firefighters collecting food for the food bank, costumed walkers handing out candy to the little ones and a grandparent or two, crowds of smiling faces and holiday music combined into an hour-long parade to welcome the star of the show, Santa, in
Bruce County Public Library holds workshop to help seniors protect themselves from fraud
The Bruce County Public Library held a fraud prevention workshop for seniors on Nov. 7. The virtual presentation was available both online and at the Chesley and Port Elgin branches.
Thank our lucky stars we have food banks
There is something about current food bank use that hints at the proverbial canary in a coal mine. In this case, the poor creature is feet-up at the bottom of the cage.
Three intersections approved for all-way-stop signage
Bruce County council has approved new stop signs for three intersections – Bruce Road 19 and Bruce Road 30/Sideroad 30 N (on the border between Brockton and Arran-Elderslie), Bruce Road 1 and Concession 20/Baseline Road North (Brockton), and Bruce Road 13 and Bryant Street/Oliphant Way (South Bruce
Optimist Holiday House Tour features a wealth of decorating ideas
The Walkerton and District Optimist Club’s Holiday House Tour on Nov. 17 and 18 featured a seven beautifully-decorated homes that showcased the efforts of local decorating experts. The homes included both old and new, including a group in Westwood Estates. Proceeds from the event go to furthering th
Regional Trades Fair attracts hundreds of students, community members
The Regional Trades Fair hosted by the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board attracted the attention of hundreds of students, plus members of the community.
Peabody seeks another term as Bruce County warden
Bruce County’s current warden, Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton, said on Tuesday, Nov. 21, that he’ll be seeking another term as warden.
Brockton council votes for sale of Saugeen Municipal Airport
It all came down to money – whether Brockton councillors felt the Saugeen Municipal Airport was providing taxpayers with good value for their money. They decided it was not.
Walkerton’s Hometown Christmas Market turns into giant street party
For some, it was the chance to get a head start on Christmas shopping. Stores were packed, as were booths set up by vendors in the park on Thursday, Nov. 16.
Nov. 25: Time to end violence against women
The police tape strung up around the Sault Ste. Marie home the week before Halloween did not look out of place.
Bruce County passes amended development charges bylaw
A made-in-Huron-Kinloss compromise has allowed Bruce County council to pass its development charges (DC) bylaw.
Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation seeks $1.5M support from Bruce County for MRI addition to capital redevelopment project
The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation is asking the County of Bruce to consider contributing $1.5 million to the campaign that’s currently underway to raise funds for the hospital’s redevelopment.
Local students hear about military from a serving armed forces member
Cpl. Nick Coppis, a member of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters, told students at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in Walkerton what it’s like to serve in today’s military. His presentation was part of the school’s marking of Remembrance Day.
