Brockton council ended its Feb. 20 meeting on a sombre note, with comments on the passing of long-time Mayor David Thomson, and expressions of sympathy to his family.
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Federal election 2025 is closer than we think
Some things are mystifying. One is why we blame whatever government is in power for whatever it is that we find annoying, disturbing, frustrating or too expensive.
Peabody focuses on economic development with CNA conference
This is CNA week, said Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor.
Walkerton Clean Water Centre accepts donation to technology demonstration facility
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is excited to complete the installation of two new ultrafiltration membrane pilot units, generously donated by Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions, in its technology demonstration facility.
Ontario Heritage Week display celebrates local music
Feb. 19-25 is Heritage Week in Ontario, and once again, Andrea and Richard Popiez of A&R Music in Walkerton set up a window display to celebrate local music.
Over $7,000 raised at BBBS Be Our Guest Fest Family Fun Event
KINCARDINE – On Feb. 10, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of South Bruce North Huron hosted its annual Family Fun Event, this year Disney themed through Be Our Guest Fest, hosted at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine as a way to raise money to help ignite the power and potential of young people in our
Brockton council passes trimmed-down 2024 budget: 6.41 per cent increase over last year
Brockton taxpayers will be paying more for property taxes this year – a 6.41 per cent increase over last year.
The foundation of exercise – stability
Does performing daily tasks leave you with muscle pain, aches, or stiffness? Why does this happen? One possibility is that for many people, they lack the necessary stability to effectively perform these tasks.
Council receives reports on 2023 council remuneration, building, parkland
The council remuneration report from the Feb. 20 meeting details a total of $165,058.95 paid to members of council by the municipality during 2023. It also lists payments of $838.16 from local conservation authorities to members of council, $12,058.56 from Westario Power Inc., and a total of $1,250.
Community Foundation Grey Bruce accepting grant applications, schedules non-profit workshop
Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) invites charities and non-profit organizations from across Grey and Bruce counties to submit grant applications for Spring Community Grants before April 15, 2024.
Bruce County IPM 2026 seeking volunteers
International Plowing Match (IPM) 2026 is looking for volunteers to help organize the event.
Public will have access to water quality, flood data through SVCA website
FORMOSA – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors got an advance look at a…
There’s an economic storm brewing
No one likes being the bearer of bad news, but I truly believe with every bone in my body, that we’re headed for some severe times in the years ahead.
Ambidexterity – all in the family?
Leonardo da Vinci is said to have been able to draw his brilliant works of art with his right hand, and then effortlessly switch to his left when it came time to write down his countless theories or draft another engineering plan that were centuries ahead of their time.
Second spring exhibit opens at Bruce County Museum
The creative focus on fibre art continues this month at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre with the opening of its second spring exhibit, The Whisper Project - on now until April 30.
