The Walkerton bridge replacement information session for businesses on May 11 was far different from the public meeting held in October 2022.
Cleaning up Brockton
With the warm weather here to stay (or so we hope!), spring clean ups have been taking place across Brockton.
Minister of Long-Term Care responds to county concern
Paul Calandra, Ontario’s minister of long-term care, has responded to correspondence from the county expressing concern over level of care per diem funding.
Peabody: Ridout Street report generates a lot of public interest
Following discussion last month about concerns over traffic on Ridout Street, staff presented a report at the May 9 council meeting. “We’ve been getting a lot of calls,” said Mayor Chris Peabody.
Bruce County paramedics to get automated CPR machines
County Coun. Mark Goetz, South Bruce, had a question for Steve Schaus, the county’s director of paramedic services, on whether a new automated CPR machine is something his municipality should be looking at for local firefighters.
When crime becomes big business
The numbers in the news stories are disturbing – 78 stolen vehicles seized by police in the Great Toronto Area. Apparently, the high-end vehicles such as Range Rovers were on their way to the United Arab Emirates.
Westario announces new interim president, CEO
This week, Westario Power announced the appointment of a new interim president and chief executive officer, effective May 1 – Walter Malcolm.
GBHU: Outreach having positive impact on opioid situation
The opioid crisis continues to take precedence over COVID-19 in terms of importance at the Grey-Bruce Board of Health.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Walkerton Agricultural Society’s Vendors Market
The Walkerton Agricultural Society’s vendors markert was well-attended on Saturday, April 29.
Peabody: County to look at sustainable, attainable housing
Brockton Mayor and Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody has arranged for a presentation at the May 4 meeting of Bruce County council, by Georgian Bay Housing Development Corp.
Time to stop blaming the pandemic
Some of us are starting to see a pattern. The economy is a mess. Well, of course it is, and we need look no farther than the pandemic for something to blame.
Victoria Jubilee Hall receives grant to repair and refurbish 15 windows
Council approved an application to the heritage fund for repairing and refurbishing 15 windows at Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH).
‘An Evening in Tuscany’ marks a return to in-person hospital foundation gala
After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s Moonlight Gala returned to an in-person format on Saturday, April 29.
Council wants options for new Walkerton arena time clock
Council had no questions about the need to replace the time clock at the Walkerton Community Centre. The 20-year-old clock hasn’t been functioning well for a couple of years, and tends to cut out mid-game.
Council discusses need for safety measures on Ridout Street
The issue of speeding on Ridout Street in Walkerton emerged during the new business portion of the April 25 meeting of Brockton council.
