The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has asked all communities in Ontario to provide their top five recommendations to assist in helping tackle the housing supply crisis.
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Brockton Briefs: Three things you may have missed at Brockton council on Oct. 10
Three things you may have missed at Brockton council on Oct. 10
‘Jubilee Acres’ celebrates 25th and final year of helping to end world hunger
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank “Jubilee Acres” growing project is celebrating its 25th and final year of helping to end hunger around the world.
Peabody attends Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition launch event
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, said he plans to make sure Bruce County is in the running for an isotope manufacturing facility.
Walkerton man who survived Holocaust concerned about war in Israel
Late October usually finds Phil Englishman, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 first vice-president and sergeant-at-arms, planning the annual Remembrance Day events in Walkerton.
Brockton defers decision on DC study pending county’s decision
Brockton council has decided a decision on municipal development charges is a bit premature, considering the matter is on hold at the county level.
‘Walk-It’ raises over $48K for Parkinson’s Society
The South Grey Bruce and Area Parkinson’s Support Group hosted its annual Walk-It at the Hanover Park in September. This walk has currently raised just over $48,000 for Parkinson’s Society Southwestern Ontario to support research, support, and programs for this area. They meet monthly at Hope Commun
Bruce County announces alternating lane closures on Durham Street bridge
There will be an alternating lane closure on the Durham Street bridge in Walkerton on Oct. 23 and Oct. 27, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (rain dates identified as Oct. 24 and Oct. 26).
Dandiya night celebrated in Walkerton, Oct. 14
The Walkerton District Community School gym was filled with lights, colour, music and dance the evening of Saturday, Oct. 14, as the community was invited to a special cultural celebration.
Bruce County staff present draft 2024 budget
Bruce County council got its first look at the 2024 budget during the Oct. 12 meeting of the corporate services committee.
Lake Rosalind property owners ask council to consider short-term rental bylaw
The Lake Rosalind Property Owners Association would like to see Brockton council take action to regulate short-term rentals before the situation becomes a problem.
SBGHC responds to concerns about ‘sporadic access to health care’
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) provided an update to Brockton council at the Oct. 10 meeting.
IN PHOTOS: Walkerton’s Little Royal Fair 2023
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FCC: Limited availability pushing farmland prices higher across Canada
Limited availability of farmland for sale is continuing to push land values higher, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
Community Foundation Grey Bruce distributes $532K to community groups
On Oct. 5, the Community Foundation Grey Bruce announced $532,000 in funding to support 10 projects in Grey and Bruce counties through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund.
