Green grass and soft rain on a hiking trail in southern Ontario aren’t what people usually think of when it comes to sled dog events.
Timing of new Provincial Policy Statement impacts county’s Official Plan implementation timeline
The timing of the release of the draft Provincial Policy Statement throws the county’s plans for meetings on its new Official Plan into question.
Spirit in the Sky gospel show fills St. Paul’s with music
It started as a plan to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice – a gospel show, by local musicians, at St. Paul’s United Church. That was before COVID put a lot of things on hold.
Amanda Rheaume thrills Victoria Jubilee Hall crowd
Amanda Rheaume “rang the bell” at Victoria Jubilee Hall Saturday night, April 22, in more ways than one.
Charbonneau: ‘I think it’s time to build a Bruce C’
“I think it’s time to build a Bruce C,” said County Coun. Luke Charbonneau, Saugeen Shores, at the April 20 planning meeting.BRUCE COUNTY – “I think it’s time to build a Bruce C,” said County Coun. Luke Charbonneau, Saugeen Shores, at the April 20 planning meeting. He was responding to the recommen
Bruce County declines Catalyst360 proposal
CAO Derrick Thomson presented county council’s executive committee with a proposal regarding the Municipal Innovation Council’s (MIC) future.
Peabody: Brockton representation on Finland trip resolved
The upcoming trip to Finland for South Bruce municipal officials and a number of others, for the purpose of learning about the Scandinavian experience with the DGR (deep underground repository) for spent nuclear fuel, has been a major topic of conversation in Brockton since the last council meeting.
Roots of Bruce returns after three-year hiatus
Thanks to a lot of planning and hard work by dedicated volunteers, the Walkerton Agricultural Society’s Roots of Bruce made a triumphant return on April 20 and 21 after a three-year pandemic hiatus.
Bear binge-drinks 69 cans of pop – overconsumption at its finest
You have to admire the bear out in British Columbia that broke into a car and guzzled 69 cans of pop.
New roof for ag building
Walkerton’s agricultural building is getting a new roof. The summer-like temperatures last week were perfect to get the project going.
Potential investors from Quebec visit East Ridge Business Park
Mayor Chris Peabody is hopeful the county’s participation in the recent MIPIM conference in Cannes, France will pay off for Brockton.
Brockton supports resolution to remove barriers for women in politics
Council discussed two different kinds of accessibility during the April 11 meeting.
Fun time at the park
Last week’s burst of warm weather meant fun at Optimist Park for Connor Wendorf, and Addy and Ivan Mawhinney. The revamped park is sure to be a popular place this spring and summer.
Brockton takes on province in bid for residential zoning
Brockton took the extreme measure of bypassing the usual rezoning process and seeking a Minister’s Zoning Order to rezone some industrial land – of which it has a surplus – for residential use. The MZO ended up being approved in November 2022.
Brockton council discusses possibility of crosswalk for Robinson Street
Safety was on the agenda at the April 11 Brockton council meeting.
