Jenny Alfandary’s photo is no longer posted on the webpage describing Westario’s leadership team.
Former Bruce County student stars in play at Victoria Jubilee Hall
The Nov. 16 performance of Ursa: A Folk Musical had a special element for some of the students who had the opportunity to enjoy it – the added element was a theatrical homage to an old television show, where a student grows up and becomes a teacher at the high school he attended.
Brockton’s new council discusses report on MZO
One key achievement of the 2018-22 term of council was the Minister’s Zoning Order for the East Ridge Business Park area. It will pave the way for some sorely needed residential development – an estimated 500 units of varying types including rental apartments, and much more.
Work on watermain continues
Work on the watermain going under the Saugeen River in the area of the bridge continues.
New council: ‘working together to move Brockton forward’
Mayor Chris Peabody opened the inaugural meeting of the 2022-26 term of council by thanking the citizens of Brockton for another four years.
Working poor the majority of food bank users in Walkerton
The working poor – people with jobs, who “just can’t keep up” are the people who are now coming to the Walkerton and District Food Bank, according to food bank treasurer Maryanne Buehlow.
Another pair of losses for Junior Capitals
The Walkerton Capitals came close but ended up losing 5-4 to Wingham Friday night at the Clinton arena. Sunday’s home game saw Kincardine take a 3-0 lead in the first period, which the Capitals couldn’t overcome; final score was 4-1 for Kincardine.
Students join Remembrance Day ceremonies in Walkerton, Mildmay
Remembrance Day 2022 marked 104 years since the armistice was signed at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918, that ended First World War hostilities. It’s been 80 years since Dieppe in the Second World War.
Three retiring Brockton council members commended for their service to community
Tuesday night’s council meeting marked the beginning of a new term, the inaugural meeting for a council that has a new deputy mayor – James Lang, who’d previously been a councillor – and three new councillors – Mitch Clark, Carl Kuhnke and Greg McLean.
Peabody sets priorities for new Brockton council term
Mayor Chris Peabody said prior to Tuesday night’s inaugural council meeting that he’s looking forward to laying out priorities and setting the tone for the coming term.
Old armoury building rezoned for use as law office
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.
