What started in the summer of 2002 as a group of 13 goat milk producers is now almost 100 strong, a major player in agriculture, and growing.
Jon Radojkovic demonstrates barn building techniques
Author, journalist and barn expert Jon Radojkovic was on hand at the Mill Pond Gallery and Bruce County Bookstore on July 16 to demonstrate barn building techniques and show some of his collection of tools used in constructing these remarkable buildings.
Peabody: Agricultural community outraged over federal fertilizer emission plan
Mayor Chris Peabody said he plans to bring forward a motion at Bruce County council in response to the federal government’s plan to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent by 2030.
Local fly fisherman seeks support from SVCA for Heritage River project
Jack Serre is a man with a mission – to have the five Saugeen Rivers declared a Heritage River.
Bruce County presents response to ombudsman’s closed meeting report
Bruce County’s executive committee has presented its response to the ombudsman’s closed meeting investigation report of May 2022, in a report by CAO Derrick Thomson.
Walkerton Agricultural Society hosts 6th annual Car and Truck Show
Featuring antique, classic, hot rod and muscle cars, plus trucks and motorcycles, the Walkerton Agricultural Society’s sixth annual Car and Truck Show on July 23 had perfect weather to show off some beautiful vehicles. (Above left) Gavin McMann stands beside Grandpa Larry’s Mustang – a spectacular 1
Brockton changes bylaw to permit convenience stores at gas stations
Council passed what was termed a municipally initiated “houskeeping” amendment to its zoning bylaw, to afford greater flexibility for retail uses under the definition of “automobile gas bar.”
Walkerton Streetfest ‘exceeded expectations,’ says Brockton mayor
On a hot, summer Friday, July 22, Walkerton’s downtown turned into a large street festival, with live music, entertainment for the younger set, and plenty to interest their parents.
Mandatory water and sanitary sewer connection bylaw passed by Brockton council
The municipality’s mandatory water and sanitary sewer connection bylaw had been tabled at the May 10 council meeting pending a review by the solicitor.
Arra: Don’t wait until fall to get your COVID-19 booster shot
There has been a lot of discussion recently about whether it’s better to get a third or fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine now, or hold off until a vaccine with specific protection from the Omicron BA.5 variant is available, probably this fall.
Brockton councillor’s work results in provincewide changes to OPP billing model
Two years of painstaking work by Brockton Coun. Tim Elphick has finally paid off.
Brockton to implement concussion awareness policy
The municipality will be adopting a concussion awareness policy for all municipally operated recreation facilities and programs.
Brockton to discuss parking issues at child care centre with BGCDSB
The municipality has passed a resolution directing staff to engage in formal discussion with the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board, to resolve concerns relating to parking and traffic movement in the parking lot at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School.
Camp Day at Tim Hortons in Walkerton
Camp Day at the Walkerton Tim Hortons saw customers and staff join forces to send kids who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend summer camp, go on the camping experience of a lifetime.
Jamie Opperman recognized for 25 years at Pizza Delight
There are stories about co-op students who started with a business and stayed on long after the placement was over. But for 25 years?
