The problem has been brewing for 40 years, and in the making for a few thousand more. Erosion in the area of Valleyside Drive, Walkerton has reached the point where doing nothing is no longer an option.
Bruce County council takes first look at 2023 budget
Edward Henley, director of corporate services, presented the 2023-27 budget preliminary report to council at the Jan. 12 meeting.
Kinsmen seek nominations for Brockton Citizen of the Year
The Kinsmen Club of Walkerton is once again presenting the Brockton Citizen of the Year Gala on Saturday, March 4.
Walkerton Capitals win in overtime against Kincardine
The Walkerton Capitals continue the PJHL regular season with a series of away games, not returning to home ice until Saturday, Jan. 28.
Political activist seeks help from federal government in pressuring for human rights in The Gambia
Alieu Gako came to Canada three years ago from The Gambia (officially, The Republic of The Gambia), a small country in West Africa adjacent to Senegal. The Gambia is a member of the Commonwealth and English is the official language.
Peabody: Council tackles problem created by a previous council
Mistakes made by council some 40 years ago are coming back to haunt today’s municipal decision makers in Brockton.
Two local musicians raise $2,000 to help homeless veterans
Tom Traversy and Pat McNinch, two local musicians with military connections, have raised $2,000 to date for the Homes for Heroes Foundation.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week returns to Elmwood Community Centre
After going virtual for the past two years, Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week – the first agricultural trade show and conference of the season – returned to an in-person format at the Elmwood Community Centre, to the delight of both organizers and attendees.
Brockton’s Recreation Master Plan takes shape
There’s an old line, that if you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll never reach your destination. That’s the purpose of Brockton’s Recreation Master Plan – to create a road map for the future of recreation in the local community, according to Mayor Chris Peabody, who said, “I’m looking forward to
So near, and yet so far – Capitals lose a close one in Hanover
The Dec. 30 game between the Walkerton Capitals and Hanover Barons at the Hanover P&H Centre ended in a heartbreaking 5-4 loss for the Caps.
Brockton mayor looks back at 2022
Despite beginning with the community still under COVID-19 restrictions, 2022 was the second biggest year on record for growth – $45-46 million in building permits, said Mayor Chris Peabody.
Bruce County projects small deficit for 2022
On the agenda for the last meeting of the year for the county’s corporate services committee was a report on the third-quarter 2022 financial statement review, presented by Edward Henley, director of corporate services.
Brockton receives $11K from province for seniors programming
MPP Lisa Thompson presents a cheque for $11,506.24 to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody, for recreation department seniors programming. “We’re very grateful for funding for this important program,” said Peabody, who noted the Brockton area has a higher percentage of seniors than the rest of the province.
Kuhnke takes the helm of Owen Sound Transportation Company
The Owen Sound Transportation Company – the company that operates MS Chi-Cheemaun and other vessels – has a new captain at the helm.
Legion, Brockton council begin 2023 with traditional New Year’s levee
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.
