Members of Brockton municipal council joined members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Walkerton Branch 102, to mark the start of 2023 with the traditional New Year’s levee at the Legion hall.
Brockton digs out after Christmas snowstorm
The storm was nasty, and ruined a lot of holiday plans. People cancelled travel and postponed family gatherings. Instead of enjoying a jolly time with friends and relatives, they gritted their teeth and hauled out whatever snow removal equipment they had at their disposal.
Perfect sledding weather
Max and Kevin Kaster enjoy the snow-covered Centennial Park hill – two of many who made the most of the Christmas storm that created a winter wonderland for outdoor winter sports enthusiasts.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week returns to in-person format
“We’re back to in-person,” said Lorie Smith of Grey County Agricultural Services, of Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, Jan. 4-10, 2023.
Bruce County prioritizes Deemerton Road project for completion
County council approved the staff recommendation from transportation and environmental services to amend the 2022 budget.
Province announces funding for MRI in Bruce County
Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, attended the virtual community forum on Dec. 19 to announce funding for an MRI at the Kincardine site of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, as well as funding to support infrastructure renewal.
Peabody describes Bruce County’s proposed crosswalks ‘a great plan’
County Warden Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton, expressed his approval of the county’s proposed crosswalk plans for Walkerton. “It’s a great plan they’ve come up with,” he said, during the Dec. 15 county council meeting.
County wins national award, opportunity to promote Bruce on international stage
The county’s economic development team has won a highly competitive national award that brings the opportunity to promote Bruce internationally, at a major exhibition and conference in Cannes, France, March 14-17.
Santa visits Cargill
The beauty of the Christmas lights in the park (pictured right) at the Cargill Community Centre shared top billing with Santa himself, for the park lighting party the evening of Dec. 18. The event included carol singing, hot chocolate, hotdogs, and of course, the opportunity to visit with Santa. (Pi
A Darth Vader Christmas?
Science fiction fans surely appreciate the addition of Darth Vader, with his festive light sabre, to this display (in Cargill) of more traditional characters.
Brockton council votes to extend community engagement website contract
During a brief meeting of council Dec. 13, pre-budget approval was given for staff to renew the contract for management of the Build Your Brockton community engagement website.
2022 ends on a positive note for Brockton, Bruce County
As the community prepares for Christmas and New Year’s, Mayor Chris Peabody looks back on 2022, and ahead to 2023.
Arra updates board on COVID-19, opioid crisis
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, updated the board of directors at the Dec. 16 meeting, on two epidemics – one COVID-19, and the opioid crisis.
Bruce County councillors comment on Bill 23
The county’s director of planning and development, Claire Dodds, presented a summary of Bill 23, the province’s More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.
Stephens: Conservation authorities ‘need to be at the table’ in changes to planning, development regulations
Bill 23 has been discussed extensively at local municipal council meetings and at the county level. The long-term effect at this point is largely unknown. However, its impact on the province’s conservation authorities promises to be profound.
