WALKERTON - The May 21 meeting of Bruce County will include updates on two important projects, both located in Brockton – the Durham Street bridge project and Bruce Road 15 in Pinkerton.
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County helps member municipalities make the most of their levy dollars
WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, Bruce County’s director of government relations, presented the third annual local investment report at the May 7 council meeting, detailing the county’s investment in local communities.
Brockton council briefs: School community tragedy remembered
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody opened the May 12 meeting of council with a statement urging everyone to remember the families who lost loved ones in a double tragedy a year ago, on May 23.
Airport founders recognized with plaque
Bill Smith, second from right in above photo, longtime pilot at Saugeen Municipal Airport, had the honour of unveiling a plaque on Saturday, May 16, in memory of the founders of the airport – Connie and Ross Sibbitt.
Brockton’s dog park moving to rail trail location
WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park is on the move. At the May 12 meeting, council decided that despite overwhelming support in the online survey for the Lobies Park location, the pilot project could not continue there.
Picture of the Past
From May 20, 1987: Carolyn Magwood, her friend Amy Dolson, and Simone Magwood have been busy sorting things that will be sold at their garage sale on Saturday.
Steamer Ploughboy comes to town – a boon to Bruce County
Travel to Bruce County in the mid-1850s was difficult. The few roads were often in poor condition.
Members of the Cargill District Community Foundation receive donation
Members of the Cargill District Community Foundation, Michelle Wilhelm, Bonnie Thompson and Liz Fry, presented...
Plan will shape future of library
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is inviting residents to help shape the future of library services across the county through the development of a new Strategic Plan and Library Master Plan.
Do they really not make things like they used to?
Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…
Municipality explores options for scattering garden
Those looking at options for the dignified placing of ashes of loved ones should note that Brockton council is looking at the possibility of having a scattering garden in the Walkerton Cemetery.
Brockton mayor wants to see county road in Pinkerton reopened
The county road through Pinkerton, closed since flooding earlier this spring caused a breach in a private dam, is now, according to Mayor Chris Peabody, “high and dry – the water is 250 feet away.” He said in an interview Tuesday, May 12 that he’d like to see that road reopened sooner rather than la
Collaboration a key topic at hospital board meeting
A major topic of discussion during the May 6 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors was collaboration – including with fellow board members, the leadership of other area hospital corporations and organizations, and with community partners.
Bruce County set to receive federal funding to address substance use, addiction harms reduction
ruce County is receiving up to $1,139,000 through an Emergency Treatment Funding Agreement with Health Canada.
Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals
The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.
