When you think of a champion, what comes to mind? Perhaps an athlete with a gold medal or a student winning an academic trophy? But what about another type of champion, the people who stand up for and defend our democracy – not with physical prowess, but with their words.
Walkerton Herald-Times
South Bruce agrees to host Reconciliation Training, Indigenous Cultural Awareness seminar
It appears South Bruce plans to stay committed to its path to Reconciliation by hosting another opportunity to learn more about Indigenous culture.
Brockton to increase fees and charges for 2024
Council approved the proposed 2024 fees and charges, but not without discussion.
Volunteers at Brockton Community Church serve up traditional Thanksgiving dinner to those in need
Volunteers at Brockton Community Church served a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner, complete with pie for dessert, to approximately 40 people on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
Red Hatters hold annual Grey-Bruce Fall Fling with Roaring Twenties theme
On Sept. 20, a refreshing burst of colour and sparkles shone as Red Hat ladies attended the annual Grey-Bruce Fall Fling and luncheon at the Walkerton Knights of Columbus Hall.
What’s happening in Brockton at the Bruce County Public Library
Do you ever notice how September flies by? This year is no different. Our new programs, Teen Club, Needle Arts, and not one but two book clubs, are off to a successful start. And now, the leaves are changing, community fall events are in full swing, and the library has lots to do for everyone. Pleas
Federal offender arrested in Walkerton
A federal offender who had been unlawfully at large was apprehended in Walkerton on Sept. 27 on a Canada-wide warrant.
Peabody continues to prioritize housing
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and mayor of Brockton, is anticipating a close vote on Thursday when the revised draft development charges (DC) bylaw comes before council.
Pickin’ by the Pond honoured with plaque by Hall of Fame
The Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame thanked Cargill’s Pickin’ by the Pond committee for its $1,155 donation by presenting a plaque for display at the community centre. An identical plaque will be on display at the Hall of Fame.
South Bruce votes to bypass engineer report, seek staff’s advice on drainage bill
Unhappy with both the information provided by the engineer about a municipal drain, as well as the way the request from the landowners was handled, council voted against the engineer’s recommendations and instead is seeking further information from township staff.
Bruce County discusses possibility of cycling trail connecting Walkerton and Hanover
There’s a possibility of a cycling trail connecting Walkerton and Hanover at some future time, according to the county’s new trails master plan.
Brockton hears the stories in First Nations voices
Brockton’s commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Orange Shirt Day, on Sept. 30, went a step further than acknowledging the importance of telling the true stories of the devastating abuses of the residential school system, and other abuses perpetrated by the colonial sys
Cargill Lawn Bowling Club crowns season champs
The Cargill Lawn Bowling Club recently crowned its 2023 season champions. Pictured, from left: Linda Freiburger, Kevin Wilkens and Deborah Wilhelm – playoff champions; Margaret Elliott-Niesen, Roger Bester and Linda Folmer (on end) – season champions; Roger Bester, Mike Kraemer and Carmen Lippert –
Walkerton DCS, Sacred Heart boys’ golf teams qualify for CWOSSA
The Walkerton District Community School and Sacred Heart High School boys’ golf teams are both headed for the CWOSSA Golf Championship following top-five performances at the Bluewater Athletics Association (BAA) Championship last week in Owen Sound.
Capitals continue strong start with pair of weekend wins
It took the Walkerton Capitals until Nov. 27 to pick up three victories last year during their 2022-23 PJHL regular season. It took this year’s edition of the team all of 10 days to accomplish the same feat.
