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.
Capitals drop weekend contests, head into pre-Christmas break
No games are scheduled for the Walkerton Capitals until Friday, Dec. 23, when they host Mitchell for a 7:30 p.m. game. After that, the Caps don’t play until after Christmas, when they visit Hanover on Friday, Dec. 30 for an 8 p.m. game.
End of an era at the Walkerton and Cargill libraries
Tracey Knapp has seen a lot of changes in the local library over the past 36 years.
Decorated for Christmas
Among the many homes in the area decorated for the holidays, this one looks ready for a visit from Santa.
Walkerton Herald-Times’ Knitting Tree provides gift of warmth
All the talented knitters and crafters who donated items to the Herald-Times Knitting Tree this Christmas helped give the gift of warmth to untold dozens of children and families in need through Bruce County’s Dorrell Young Christmas Program.
SBGHC conducting review of COVID-19 vaccination policy
Among the items discussed at the Dec. 6 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre was a review of the COVID-19 vaccination policy that’s presently underway.
Brockton mayor concerned about impact of inflation
Mayor Chris Peabody said he is anticipating a very interesting ROMA (Rural Ontario Municipal Association) conference in January, as he and his counterparts across the province try to cope with the impact of inflation.
