He lurks in the shadows, hiding his smirking green face behind lamp posts and hedges, parked cars and garbage cans, his mean, beady eyes fixed on the delivery truck.
Brockton council gives go-ahead for battery electricity storage project
Brockton council voted on Nov. 28 to endorse the proposed battery electricity storage system (BESS) facility near Cargill – but with provisions for further public engagement by Alectra/Convergent.
Sing! Show Chorus thrills audience with Christmas show
If last year’s Sing! Show Chorus Christmas concert was spectacular – and it was – then this year’s, with more chorus members and another year of experience, was glorious, an extravaganza of sounds of the season.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Mildmay Hanging of the Green
A market showcasing local merchants, visits with Santa, entertainment, food, fires to warm cold hands, and a fabulous Santa Claus parade – Mildmay’s Hanging of the Green celebrated the season in style on Friday, Nov. 24. This year’s parade included plenty of sparkling lights, family floats and the h
Local students learn to curl
The Walkerton Golf and Curling Club is introducing the next generation to “the roaring game” of curling. This group of students is from Mary Immaculate School in Chepstow.
Brockton council learns about the wealth of information and material available at the local library
Brooke McLean, Bruce County Public Library director, and Christa Ferrier, Walkerton branch supervisor, made a presentation to Brockton council during the Nov. 14 meeting.
GBPH explores new ground to partner with Indigenous community
The local health unit is looking into ways of strengthening the relationship between public health and the Indigenous community.
Elmwood hosts annual tree lighting event
The annual tree lighting event in Elmwood was perfectly timed – snow began to fall on Sunday afternoon, adding to the ambiance of the event.
Brockton wants to see numbers regarding Municipal Innovation Council
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
