Bruce County’s human services committee heard an update on affordable housing at the Feb. 17 meeting.
Brockton residents to see 3.51 per cent tax increase over last year
Brockton has ironed out the final details of its 2022 budget, which will see a 3.51 per cent increase for an overall budget of $10,432,163.
Lobies Park filled with family fun
Whether it involved building a colourful snowman (food colouring provided), playing games, drinking hot chocolate or skating, Lobies Park was the best place in the area to spend Family Day.
‘Battle of the Badges’ raises $2,000 for Saugeen Hospice Inc.
Saugeen Hospice Inc., (SHI) said in a press release on Tuesday that it is pleased to announce the tremendous success of the charity hockey game between the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Walkerton Fire Department at the Walkerton arena on Family Day.
Demonstration held in Brockton
The occupation of downtown Ottawa may be over, but the spirit of the protest lives on. There have been demonstrations and rallies across the country including a small, friendly, noisy one on Family Day at the main intersection in Walkerton. The banners and slogans were familiar: “Freedom of choice!”
Bruce County discusses OP amendment that will affect agricultural land
Bruce County council discussed an amendment to the Official Plan (OP) that will affect all agricultural land in the county, and accepted a staff report for information.
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority develops inventory of programs and services
Conservation authorities across the province are required to develop and deliver an inventory of programs and services by the end of February 2022.
Carol De Rosie presents study to Brockton council on critical nursing shortage at SBGHC
Brockton council has heard the 48 recommendations made by consultant Carol De Rosie in her third-party review of the nurse shortage at South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC).
Walkerton Hawks lose 3-2 to Goderich in first home game since January
It wasn’t the result Walkerton Hawks fans wanted when the team returned to home ice after a few weeks off for the most recent pandemic arena closure. However, despite the 3-2 loss to Goderich, the game was exciting.
Protest continues
Protests in Ottawa, Toronto and Windsor may be getting most of the attention, but local truckers and their supporters are making their opinions known, too.
Axe ‘N Gear celebrates 15 years of all things music
Axe ‘N Gear Music, the area’s largest music store, just celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Grey-Bruce MOH says Omicron’s peak has passed
Grey Bruce Public Health reports there are seven people with COVID-19 hospitalized in Grey-Bruce, and two local people in hospital outside the area.
Optimist Park playground retaining wall discussed by Brockton council
One issue that arose during 2022 budget deliberations was the need for a retaining wall at the Optimist Park playground adjacent to the arena.
Skating oval still an attraction
Despite yo-yo weather patterns that have included extreme cold, snow, rain and unusually warm temperatures, the skating oval in Lobies Park continues to attract skaters of all ages – a credit to the hard work of recreation department staff. The skating oval and cross-country ski trail have proved to
Brockton passes budget with 3.51 per cent increase
Brockton had a productive budget meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, and ironed out the final details, deciding on a 3.51 per cent increase for an overall 2022 budget of $10,432,163.
