BROCKTON - The matter of the GrantMatch agreement returned to council at the Nov. 25 meeting, and this time, the proposal was approved.
Community centre roof contract awarded
BROCKTON - Brockton council has awarded the contract for the Cargill community centre roof to H. Bye Construction Ltd., and has selected option two regarding the scope of the project.
Business park rezoning, Cargill development ‘excellent news’ for Brockton: Peabody
BROCKTON - Two public meetings held as required under the Planning Act at the Nov. 25 Brockton council meeting are what Mayor Chris Peabody described as “excellent news” for the community.
Bruce County tackles growing problem of homeless encampments
BRUCE COUNTY - The issue of homelessness and encampments received extensive discussion during 2026 budget deliberations during the Nov. 30 meeting of council.
Helping ease the pain of bereaved families with something beautiful
WALKERTON - A group of volunteers has been meeting the first Monday of the month, 11 a.m., at St. Paul’s United Church in Walkerton, to make Angel Gowns.
Homelessness: sometimes no plan is a plan
As the weather gets colder and winter snow begins to look like it will stay, there has been more talk about housing costs, how to get new housing constructed, how to deal with homelessness, and related topics.
Another glass of Christmas cheer, anyone?
Police have launched their annual campaign against impaired driving. One would think that after decades of education and enforcement programs, the annual festive RIDE would be unnecessary, but this is not the case.
New Hanover water tower
HANOVER - The new Hanover water tower located at the south end of town near Hanover and District Hospital is now up, and can be seen for miles.
REVIEW: Sing! Show Chorus makes the season ‘merry and bright’ with four sold-out performances
WALKERTON - The Sing! Show Chorus presented Sing! this Christmas to four full houses Nov. 20-23.
Ribfest proposed in Brockton
WALKERTON - It may be “beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” at least, according to the Brockton council agenda of Nov. 25, but plans are already underway to add an event to what promises to be a busy, fun summer in 2026.
Provincial announcement influences SVCA draft budget
FORMOSA - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors passed the 2026 draft budget, with only a 1.57 per cent increase to the municipal apportionment (levy). This was accomplished by using reserves, amid concerns about what will happen to the reserves with regionalization.
Huron-Kinloss concerned citizens representative speaks on flood mapping issues
FORMOSA - Michael Bayer made a presentation to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors on Nov. 20.
County council passes budget with 4.37% increase
WALKERTON - A last minute decision on Nov. 20 to cut three positions from the list of five proposed by staff resulted in a reduction in the county’s proposed 2026 budget increase, from 4.77 per cent to 4.37 per cent.
Sweet taste of the season
WALKERTON - Lunch and bake sale at St. Thomas Anglican Church, Walkerton.
New councillor to be appointed in January
WALKERTON - Brockton council will be holding a special council meeting in January to appoint a new member of council, to fill the vacancy left following the resignation of Carl Kuhnke. This was revised from the previous date of Feb. 3, 2026.
