Brockton council voted on Nov. 28 to endorse the proposed battery electricity storage system (BESS) facility near Cargill – but with provisions for further public engagement by Alectra/Convergent.
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Can you believe December is here?
The Slocan Ramblers to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall, Dec. 2
The Slocan Ramblers are coming to Victoria Jubilee Hall.
Sing! Show Chorus thrills audience with Christmas show
If last year’s Sing! Show Chorus Christmas concert was spectacular – and it was – then this year’s, with more chorus members and another year of experience, was glorious, an extravaganza of sounds of the season.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Mildmay Hanging of the Green
A market showcasing local merchants, visits with Santa, entertainment, food, fires to warm cold hands, and a fabulous Santa Claus parade – Mildmay’s Hanging of the Green celebrated the season in style on Friday, Nov. 24. This year’s parade included plenty of sparkling lights, family floats and the h
Local students learn to curl
The Walkerton Golf and Curling Club is introducing the next generation to “the roaring game” of curling. This group of students is from Mary Immaculate School in Chepstow.
U13 LL #1 Capitals, Minto play to scoreless draw
The Walkerton Capitals U13 LL #1 squad travelled to Palmerston on Nov. 21 to take on the Minto Mad Dogs in WOAA hockey action. The back-and-forth affair saw plenty of opportunities for both teams to score, however the goalies for both teams had other plans, with the two teams playing to a scoreless
Thundercats need OT to beat Outlaws
The Durham Thundercats were able to erase a 2-0 deficit, but needed overtime to claim a 3-2 win over the Erin Outlaws on Sunday afternoon.
Capitals add more depth at forward
Walkerton Capitals General Manager Jordan Turcotte is certainly keeping busy, completing another roster move last week to bolster the forward corps.
Caps fall to Whalers at home, double up Flyers on road
The Walkerton Capitals continue to play steady hockey through the first half of the 2023-24 PJHL regular season, picking up two more points last weekend to close out their November schedule.
GBPH sharing strategies, resources to mark Fall Prevention Month
Falls can happen to anyone, at any age, and can significantly affect both the physical and mental health of individuals, potentially leading to life-altering consequences.
‘This program should be given a go again’
Council have given staff the go ahead to target a September 2024 launch date for a before- and after-school program at Immaculate Conception School in Formosa.
Report: Hunger is becoming the new normal as Ontarians struggle
A new report by Feed Ontario reveals that food banks are experiencing the largest increase in visits on record, more than double the increase seen following the 2008 recession. The report points to insufficient social support programs, lack of quality employment, and unaffordable housing as the driv
Brockton council learns about the wealth of information and material available at the local library
Brooke McLean, Bruce County Public Library director, and Christa Ferrier, Walkerton branch supervisor, made a presentation to Brockton council during the Nov. 14 meeting.
GBPH explores new ground to partner with Indigenous community
The local health unit is looking into ways of strengthening the relationship between public health and the Indigenous community.
