The annual general meeting of South Bruce Grey Health Centre saw a new member voted onto the board of directors – Chris Oberle.
Kincardine councillor reprimanded
A member of Kincardine council, Dave Cuyler, was reprimanded and given a 90-day pay suspension for making an offensive and obscene comment aimed at a female councillor.
IN PHOTOS: Brockton Canada Day 2022
Threatening clouds and a forecast of possible rain led organizers to move the location of Brockton’s Canada Day festivities from Centennial Park to the arena. With games, food, musical entertainment and a crowd of happy neighbours, the celebration went off without a hitch. The first real celebration
Saugeen Hospice Inc. announces change in leadership
Carl Kuhnke, founding chair of the board of directors of Saugeen Hospice Inc., jokes that he spent more time at his volunteer job over the past year than he did as chair and CEO of the Walkerton Clean Water Centre.
Peabody commends rec staff, Rotary Club volunteers on Canada Day celebration
Brockton’s Canada Day festivities – the first real celebration since COVID-19 – went off without a hitch.
EPCOR holds open house for Brockton Natural Gas Expansion project
In June 2021, Ontario announced additional funding for its Natural Gas Expansion Program. As part of phase two of the program, EPCOR has received funding to expand its Southern Bruce natural gas distribution system to more communities.
Brockton hears presentation on welcoming newcomers
The June 21 presentation to council by Deepikaa Gupta – Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP), David Morris – Welcoming Communities Grey Bruce (WCGB) and Suneet Kukreja – YMCA co-ordinator of Settlement and Language Services, was entitled, appropriately enough, Circle of Support for Newco
Arra provides COVID-19 and monkeypox update
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health (MOH) for Grey-Bruce, presented an update on the COVID-19 situation and monkeypox to members of the board of health on Friday, June 24.
Strawberry supper
The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary held a Strawberry Supper on Sunday, June 26 at the Walkerton Knights of Columbus Hall, with proceeds going to community projects. Here, Cally Quish, Ellen Sawyer, Leona Settley and Sheila Morrison enjoy the meal.
Get ready for Private Collectors Garage Tour
The Private Collectors Garage Tour on July 16, put on by the Mildmay, Walkerton and Hanover Rotary, and Saugeen Hospice promises to be a real treat for auto enthusiasts, if the media event on Friday, June 24 is any indication.
‘We can’t do it’: Tender for Concession 14E rehab project in Brockton comes in $1M over budget
“We can’t do it,” said Coun. Kym Hutcheon.
Brockton council briefs: Council opts for cap and minimum on staff salary grid increases
Council approved a staff recommendation that changes the salary grid increase policy. At present, such increases are tied to the Consumer Price Index.
Chris Peabody throws his hat in the ring for another term as Brockton mayor
Chris Peabody, Brockton’s current mayor, has filed his papers to run for another four-year term as mayor in the upcoming municipal elections.
New apartment building called ‘a great asset to Brockton’
The Fenwick is the name of a new apartment building planned for Walker Estates Inc.
Crowds enjoy family fun in Chepstow
Chepstow Family Funfest Weekend, June 24-26, couldn’t have been better – sunshine, baseball, and crowds of people enjoying themselves.
