Brockton council at its May 21 meeting decided to once again refrain from participating in the FoodCyler pilot program, which is an initiative that aims to reduce waste going into landfill.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Superior Court awards $3.22 million in court costs to Saugeen First Nation
Ontario Superior Court Justice, the Honourable Susan Vella, ruled in favour of the Chippewas of Saugeen, awarding the reserve a substantial sum of $3.22 million for court costs, disbursements and HST
Midwestern Newspapers Turnbacks – May 30, 2024
2014 – Marijuana enforcement is a high priority for local OPP, as medical marijuana operations and prescriptions are on the rise and concerns about how the drug will impact operations.
Council discusses becoming ‘unwilling host’ to energy storage or production projects
The May 21 meeting agenda included a report on the Alectra battery storage proposal. Mayor Chris Peabody reiterated his frustration with the way the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) conducted the selection process for battery storage facilities in this region.
Durham Street bridge repair work underway
Starting the week of May 27, until December, those using the Durham Street bridge in Walkerton can expect lane closures on the bridge. Traffic control measures will be in place, as will signage.
Audience ‘sold’ on Sing! this Spring! performance
When the audience is surprised that intermission has arrived after what seemed to be mere minutes, you know the show is beyond good.
Saugeen Children’s Safety Village: a lot has changed since it first opened on Durham Street in Walkerton
Al Leach, also known as the “mayor of the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village,” made a presentation to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors at the May 16 meeting.
This country’s ‘herd immunity’ to measles at risk
When a child dies of measles, it is a tragedy. When it happens in a country with readily available, free, effective vaccine, it is even more tragic.
Cindy Matthews discusses second book, The Roach Family and Other Stories
The Roach Family and Other Stories is award-winning author Cindy Matthews’ second book.
Article on airport contained ‘misleading’ information: SMA commissioner contends
Please allow me space to reply to Brockton Councillor Carl Kuhnke’s article published in your paper on April 24: “Airport would be better under private ownership.”
Get ready to ‘Golf Fore Hospice’
The sixth annual Golf Fore Hospice is scheduled for June 18 at Walkerton Golf and Curling Club.
Regional secondary schools rank on lower half of Ontario list
The Fraser Institute released its annual rankings of Ontario secondary schools on May 23, allowing parents to compare the academic performance of schools across the province in a report titled Report Card on Ontario’s Secondary Schools.
Owen Riegling performs in Mildmay at Harley’s Pub and Perk to wrap up tour
Owen Riegling and the Bud Light Buckle Up Tour set up stage on Friday, May 24 in the Harleys Pub and Perk parking lot, welcoming fans to a night of country music and fun.
Superior Court awards $3.22 million in court costs to Saugeen First Nation
In a significant development, Ontario Superior Court Justice, the Honourable Susan Vella, ruled in favour of the Chippewas of Saugeen, awarding the reserve a substantial sum of $3.22 million for court costs, disbursements and HST in the long, historic court case that disputed the reserve boundary on
Peabody to seek seat on AMO board county caucus
With the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference scheduled for Ottawa Aug. 18-21 – AMO’s 125th anniversary – council is arranging delegations (meetings with provincial officials).
