After a fairly slow summer, Bruce County council is beginning the fall season on Sept. 7 with a packed agenda.
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Brockton councillor calls for measures to make pedestrians safer at busy intersection
With the replacement of the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton a couple of years away, local council isn’t putting the safety of pedestrians on the back burner.
Municipality increases rate for reimbursing employees for mileage
It’s been 11 years since the last increase in the municipal mileage allowance. A proposal came before council at the Aug. 29 meeting to adjust the rate from the current 50 cents per kilometre, to the Canada Revenue Agency recommended rate of 68 cents.
Council opts for one accessible parking spot in front of post office
Council has selected the option that will see one accessible parking space at the post office moved to a new location where the sidewalk is sloped.
Brockton communities ‘energized’ through Bruce Power Net Zero and Westario Power Lead the Charge program
Three new Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are ready for public use in Brockton.
Brockton council hears presentation from integrity commissioner on municipal roles and responsibilities
Brockton council got a detailed update on municipal roles and responsibilities, during a presentation by integrity commissioner John Mascarin of Aird & Berlis LLP.
Children riding the school bus for the first time get introduction to safety
The Student Transportation Service Consortium of Grey Bruce has introduced the First Rider program school bus safety training.
Planning Board launches 2023 Employee Survey
The 2023 Employee Survey has launched.
Chiefs of Ontario demand the return of all Greenbelt land, call for criminal investigation
The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) held an Emergency Chiefs Assembly and media event with First Nations Leadership on Aug. 28 about the Auditor General’s special report on the changes to the Greenbelt.
County seeks public input for transit study
The Sept. 1 deadline is quickly approaching for public submissions to assist with the transit demand and feasibility study that’s now underway.
1850s: Starvation stalks Bruce County
The early settlements of Bruce County had limited resources to carry them through hard times. For example, so precarious was the economy of Southampton in 1851 that the loss of a single boatload of supplies meant that the hamlet had to be partially abandoned so that the rest might eat.
Bluewater board completes busy summer of upgrades to several schools
It isn’t only students who are starting the new school year on Tuesday, Sept. 5 with a fresh, new look. They’ll find many of their schools also look at least a bit different when they return to class – everything from a general sprucing-up and cleaning, to major renovation work.
Capitals down Applejacks in PJHL preseason tilt
Following a 2023 preseason-opening loss to the Kincardine Bulldogs earlier in the week, the Walkerton Capitals rebounded with a statement victory over the reigning PJHL Schmalz Cup champions two nights later.
Euchre and solo results
There was a lot of activity with euchre and solo at the Walkerton library this past week.
Are we finally listening to climate change warnings?
Most of us have been reacting with shock and horror at news and photos of the devastating forest fires in British Columbia and the North West Territories.
