Council approved a bylaw amendment to change the zoning on the old armoury building to permit its use for a law office with accessory apartment.
Rough weekend for the Caps
Walkerton suffered an 8-0 defeat at the hands of the Mount Forest Patriots on home ice Friday night.
Local Irish dancer takes top honours in her category at Eastern Canadian Oireachtas
Emilia Judge-Zintel, 7, and her sister Stella Judge-Zintel, 5, brought home trophies from the recent Eastern Canadian Oireachtas (Irish Dance Championship).
Bruce County endorses two motions on homelessness
The Nov. 3 meeting of Bruce County council had only two items on the agenda that required action. Both originated with the Municipality of Brockton.
Provincial legislation could help county achieve affordable housing targets
Ontario’s Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, contains what have been described as sweeping changes to planning in this province.
Works begins on VJH steps
Long-awaited work on the front steps at Victoria Jubilee Hall is now underway, taking full advantage of unseasonably warm and dry autumn weather. The steps had deteriorated with time and were in urgent need of replacement for safety reasons. The previous steps served the community for 100 years; hop
Province green lights new development in Walkerton
The Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for Brockton has come through.
Chesley ER closure tops discussion during SBGHC board meeting
The board of directors of South Bruce Grey Health Centre remains determined to resolve staffing issues that have led to the temporary closure of emergency departments at its hospitals.
Walkerton Capitals lose another close game
For much of Friday night’s game against the Mount Forest Patriots, it looked as if the Capitals might succeed in breaking the visiting team’s winning streak. However, success is still evading the Caps, who lost 4-3.
Children’s Safety Village invaded by trick-or-treaters
Imagine dressing up in your best Halloween costume, and going trick-or-treating in a child-sized village with 700 or so of your friends and family members. Fun!
Poppy Rocks project – Remembering our veterans
Douglas Hill Cemetery, in the northern part of Brockton on Highway 3, was the scene of a special ceremony of remembrance on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Bruce County council discusses transportation capital project update for third quarter
The county’s transportation and environmental services committee received the third quarter capital projects update during the recent meeting of county council.
Peabody concerned about impact of impending education strike on municipal daycare centre
Mayor Chris Peabody commented that a lot of parents have expressed concern over what happens at the Brockton Daycare Centre if education workers go on strike.
Grey-Bruce MOH urging people to stay home if sick, get vaccinated
Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health, said last week that COVID-19 is increasing – cases have doubled recently – but it’s not out of proportion with what was projected and prepared for.
IN PHOTOS: Hockey Day in Walkerton
The Walkerton Community Centre was a hive of activity on Saturday, as Walkerton Minor Hockey teams participated in Hockey Day in Walkerton. The event, held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Walkerton Community Centre, features minor hockey games, a hot breakfast, a meet and greet with the Wal
