The motto of the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association is “Bringing History Alive” and they certainly live up to that, even when they hold a gala fundraising dinner.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Repairs planned on Bruce Road 6 bridge
Bridge rehabilitation repairs will be taking place at Fischer Bridge on Bruce Road 6, between Bruce Road 4 and Bruce Road 12, east of Teeswater later this month.
Brockton mayor looks forward to this Friday’s Streetfest
Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview after the July 9 council meeting that he finds county staff’s stand on a planning matter, “weird.”
Brockton has a new deputy mayor – Kym Hutcheon
Brockton has a new deputy mayor – Kym Hutcheon.
Robins appointed deputy chief
Council here received a Fire Department Appointment report during the July 9 meeting and officially appointed Jeff Robins the new deputy chief.
Arran-Elderslie appoints new CAO
Mayor Steve Hammell and Members of Arran-Elderslie Council recently announced that, after an extensive recruitment search, Emily Dance has been recruited as the new chief administrative officer (CAO) for Arran-Elderslie, effective Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Council approves zoning bylaw amendment for farm dwelling
A planning matter came before Brockton council on July 9, with a recommendation that council not approve a zoning bylaw amendment for a property west of Chepstow. Council voted contrary to the recommendation and approved the amendment.
July 18, 2024 Turnbacks
2014 – LDSS had 63 Ontario Scholars graduate.
Formosa welcome signs approved
South Bruce council approved the replacement of two ‘Welcome to Formosa’ signs at a meeting on June 25.
Ignace votes to be a willing host for proposed DGR
The Township of Ignace has voted in favour of being a willing host for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) proposed deep geological repository (DGR).
Heat is just as deadly as cold
Canada’s housing crisis has been brewing for a long time, although it burst into the headlines during the COVID pandemic.
Yenssen featured on library Art Wall
Local artist Colleen Yenssen has returned to the Walkerton Library.
Pickin’ by the Pond 2024 – country music at its finest
Pickin’ by the Pond in Cargill, July 5-7, gave the crowd exactly what they came for – a laid-back country music event like no other.
Walkerton old dairy-turned home gets a facelift
Restoring a beautiful old house that used to be a dairy, has been a labour of love for Teresa Bushey, who assisted her husband Mike in the renovation project.
Essentially Lavender – a hidden gem in Municipality of South Bruce
Nestled off Concession 10, Cathy and Bill Kirks ‘hidden gem’ of South Bruce, a lush farm known as Essentially Lavender, decorates the landscape with hues of purple and provides a unique agri-tourism experience for groups and individuals alike.
