Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton and Bruce County warden, said prior to the Oct. 22 Brockton council meeting that he anticipated a motion stemming from one item on the agenda – the report on the OPP 2025 annual billing statement.
Bruce County Council endorses CANDU nuclear reactors
Council approved an amended motion at the Oct. 17 meeting by Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton), and Deputy Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores), supporting the continued operation of and investment in CANDU reactors in Ontario.
Author with local roots launches The View from Coffin Ridge: A Childhood Exhumed
Author Gwen Lamont’s story is searing, heartbreaking and remarkable.
Happy Howl-O-Eeeeeeeen!
Halloween is not what it used to be, which is probably a good thing. Today, Halloween is all about…
‘Woke’ – the difference between sounding socially aware, and being socially aware
If you think “woke” is just the past tense of “wake,” think again.
Walkerton Optimists plan first Halloween Monster March Parade
Walkerton Optimists are holding a new event – the first-ever Halloween Monster March Parade.
South Bruce council approves zoning application for Church Hill Estates phase one
Council heard two reports on the Church Hill Estates, Teeswater, zoning application at the Oct. 8 meeting.
Bruce County draft 2025 budget calls for 6.81 per cent levy increase
The draft budget calls for a levy increase of 6.81 per cent – 4.04 for maintaining services and 2.77 per cent for new initiatives or assets.
DGR voting information has been sent to residents
Voters in South Bruce are being urged to check their mail for the voter letters regarding the Oct. 28, 2024 referendum on the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR).
Council okays EA process for water storage expansion
At the Oct. 8 meeting, Brockton council gave the go-ahead for the municipality to advance the environmental assessment process through the services of BM Ross and Associates for water storage expansion.
Teeswater’s new water tower to be similar in design to Mildmay’s
Council decided on option two for Teeswater’s new water tower.
Grey-Bruce health board discusses new addiction treatment model
The Grey Bruce Board of Health has endorsed a letter from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa), sent to Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones concerning the new addiction treatment hubs.
Capitals down Whalers 3-2
The Walkerton Capitals hosted Fergus Oct. 11, and despite a goal by the opposition seconds into the game, the Caps claimed a 3-2 victory.
Draft Bruce County 2025 budget calls for 6.81% levy increase
Bruce County council got its first look at the 2025 budget on Oct. 10.
2024 ambassadors of the Little Royal announced
The 2024 ambassadors of the Little Royal were announced at the Oct. 10 meeting of the Walkerton Agricultural Society.
