Pauline Kerr

Brockton council took its first look at the draft 2024 budget during a special meeting on Jan. 16.

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) had a busy and successful year, with plenty of challenges in 2023; 2024 promises more of the same.

The Brockton skating trail, at the new location on the ball diamonds behind the Walkerton arena, is open, as weather permits. Following a week of extreme cold and snow, conditions weren’t the best, but the warmer temperatures and a hint of sunshine Sunday brought out skaters eager to try the trail –

Bruce County took a conservative approach when it came to estimating revenue for the 2024 budget. Now that the exact numbers are available, the county has amended the budget accordingly.

The opportunity to network with fellow producers, chat with friends you haven’t seen for a while, enjoy those famous Farmers’ Week meals, take in a busy trade show and learn from speakers who include people with national and international reputations, as well as local agribusiness experts discussing

Winter delivered a blow in terms of a sudden cold snap with plenty of snow, starting on the weekend. The younger set, with parents, couldn’t be more delighted, celebrating the icy beauty of Centennial Park at warp speed on sleds, snow boards and toboggans.

Through what Bob McCulloch called the “strategic” use of funds, Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) has done a lot of work over the past year.

Amanda Kokas, provincial offences court manager for Grey and Bruce counties, provided an update on court operations to Bruce County council on Jan. 11.

Provincial funding announcements, even of this magnitude, rarely draw such a large, enthusiastic crowd – especially during a winter storm.

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) found the right combination of features for a top-notch agricultural trade show a long time ago. Times change, and so do the elements for that winning combination. This year’s GBFW is the proof.

The upcoming meeting of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference is taking place in Toronto from Jan. 21 to 23.

Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, said that after an extended break for the holidays, “it’s back to work – ROMA (Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference), budget and two county meetings this month.”

Bruce County has officially joined a growing list of upper- and lower-tier municipalities in Ontario that have implemented development charges.