Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday, Dec. 12, that the municipality is in good shape for servicing growth short-term, but will have to look at “doing something about water” within the next 10 years.
Transit study outlines several short-term solutions to help fill unmet needs
The much-anticipated Bruce County Transit Demand and Feasibility Study, recently completed by Arcadis IBI Group on behalf of the county, was presented to council on Dec. 7.
Walkerton volunteers honoured by national program
Local volunteers are among the eight recipients of the first-ever Wishbone Awards.
Number of false alarms an ongoing concern for Brockton council
The animal control and bylaw enforcement activity report from August to October 2023 included some numbers that at least one Brockton councillor found concerning.
Walkerton Food Bank prepares for holidays
Packing the boxes, checking them twice… making sure they’re filled with everything nice… Walkerton and District Food Bank volunteers spent Dec. 9 packing hampers with items that have been filling the shelves from top to bottom, to ensure everyone has food on the table this Christmas. With food bank
Ice fishing huts: a port in a storm, not a definitive answer
There is something new on the housing front. Coming to a park near you – ice fishing huts.
OHC report shows service closures at rural hospitals ‘unprecedented and getting worse’
The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) has released a new report that shows the frequency and severity of hospital closures in this province is “unprecedented, and it’s getting worse.”
Peabody acclaimed warden of Bruce County for second term
Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton, has been acclaimed for a second term as Bruce County warden.
Santa visits Cargill for popular breakfast event
Sunday, Dec. 3, in Cargill was the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a tasty brunch while little ones told Santa what they want to find under the tree this Christmas.
Peabody: Hosting agreement for battery project ‘a good template’ moving forward
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday that he views council’s recent decision to endorse the Alectra/Convergent application for a battery electrical storage system facility as involving “a good template for other energy projects.”
Walkerton Optimist Club hosts Breakfast with Santa
The Walkerton Legion looked like the North Pole on Saturday morning, Dec. 2, when children were treated to breakfast with the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus.
Visiting a winter wonderland: Formosa Country Christmas
FORMOSA – A dusting of snow added to the charm of this year’s Formosa Country Christmas, Nov. 30-Dec. 3. The largest Christmas light show in the area, with over five kilometres of exhibits and displays, had something for everyone. And good weather brought the crowds, eager to take in the enchantment
Brockton council to purchase new vehicle for fire department
Council voted in favour of a fire department purchase that will involve incurring $97,000 debt, prior to 2024 budget deliberations.
Second Hand Rose Shop makes large donation to Bruce County Social Services
With Christmas just around the corner, Bruce County Social Services received a huge helping hand from the Second Hand Rose Shop in Walkerton. With community partners Huron Tractor and many others, the shop uses profits to buy gifts for children. Social services provides them with basic informatio
SVCA board thanks Nancy Griffin for 34 years of education programming
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) wrapped up its education program for the final time, bidding farewell to Nancy Griffin, program co-ordinator, who has inspired a fascination with the environment in generations of participants, including some of the current SVCA staff.
