Most headlines over the past weeks have dealt with some aspect of the cost of housing – the mess with the Ford government and the Greenbelt, how various cities are dealing with homeless encampments, and the changing definition of “affordable.”
Federal offender arrested in Walkerton
A federal offender who had been unlawfully at large was apprehended in Walkerton on Sept. 27 on a Canada-wide warrant.
Peabody continues to prioritize housing
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and mayor of Brockton, is anticipating a close vote on Thursday when the revised draft development charges (DC) bylaw comes before council.
Pickin’ by the Pond honoured with plaque by Hall of Fame
The Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame thanked Cargill’s Pickin’ by the Pond committee for its $1,155 donation by presenting a plaque for display at the community centre. An identical plaque will be on display at the Hall of Fame.
Bruce County discusses possibility of cycling trail connecting Walkerton and Hanover
There’s a possibility of a cycling trail connecting Walkerton and Hanover at some future time, according to the county’s new trails master plan.
Brockton hears the stories in First Nations voices
Brockton’s commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Orange Shirt Day, on Sept. 30, went a step further than acknowledging the importance of telling the true stories of the devastating abuses of the residential school system, and other abuses perpetrated by the colonial sys
Staying home when sick is the best way to prevent spread of COVID this fall
People have learned over the years that autumn brings an increase in respiratory illnesses, including the common cold.
‘Wingfield Unbound’ opens 2023-24 VJH season with laughter
Wingfield Unbound is the fourth in the Wingfield Cycle and had the Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) audience in stitches on Sunday, Sept. 24.
This summer’s rain may be too much of a good thing
Rain is not the only thing that makes for a bountiful harvest – sunshine is also necessary. And while this area has had more than enough of the former, that’s not the case for the latter.
Brockton actively seeking federal funding for three major projects
With the potential of $45 million in grant money for three federally funded projects, Brockton is looking at ways to increase its profile in Ottawa.
IN PHOTOS: Run4Health 2023
The annual Run4Health is an event that promotes a healthy and happy community. The 13th annual run on Sept. 24 drew crowds to run, walk, compete and cheer, while raising funds for the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.
Bruce County council asks staff for another report on development charges
Bruce County council’s corporate services committee, which met on Sept. 21, has referred development charges recommendations to staff for a report to be presented at a future meeting.
Three local municipalities stand together to fight for health care
There is strength in numbers. That’s what the leaders of three Grey-Bruce municipalities are counting on, to have full service restored to hospitals in Chesley, Walkerton and Durham.
SVCA board sends draft 2024 budget back to staff for additional information
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors referred the draft 2024 budget back to staff. The matter will be brought forward at the next board meeting (Oct. 19).
The truth is out there…
It seems the American government has decided to rename UFOs; now they are called UAPs. Instead of Unidentified Flying Objects, we have Unidentified Aerial Phenomena.
