The Municipality of Brockton is offering local businesses a series of grant programs under its new Community Improvement Plan, which now extends beyond downtown Walkerton to historic hamlets and villages such as Cargill, Chepstow, Elmwood and Pinkerton, and to rural areas with farm-gates or agricult
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Brockton council to hear from Bruce County on homeless situation
During the “new business” portion of the Sept. 6 council meeting, Coun. Kym Hutcheon raised the ongoing homeless situation.
Peabody: What happened to the community safety plan?
Mayor Chris Peabody wants to know what happened to the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.
Veterans remembrance ceremony to be held at Walkerton Cemetery
Thomas Alton was born in Lucknow, had just three siblings and his father died before he was born. In 1925 in Toronto, he qualified as Lieutenant, Cadet Instructor.
Concrete barriers create temporary confusion in Walkerton school parking lot
The sharing of facilities by the Brockton Child Care Centre and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School has had many benefits for both the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board that owns the property, and municipality. However, the parking lot has long been a sore point for everyone.
IN PHOTOS: Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair thrills crowds
“Back in Action” was the theme of this year’s Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair, and the event certainly lived up to it.
Local officials offer condolences in wake of death of Queen Elizabeth II
Local officials are offering their condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
Police seize $440K in drugs, stolen property in Chesley
A search warrant executed in Chesley earlier this month has resulted in more than $440,000 in drugs and stolen property being recovered by police.
South Bruce council approves rezoning application
Council approved a rezoning bylaw amendment from Ron Groen to add a temporary, portable dwelling to his farm to house workers shared with a neighbouring farm.
NWMO vice-president updates South Bruce council
Lise Morton, vice-president of site selection for the NWMO’s proposed deep geological repository (DGR), provided an update to South Bruce council, reiterating updates provided to the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) and providing comments on the recent deadline extension for site selection.
South Bruce council takes care of business before lame duck period
South Bruce council officially entered into a “lame duck” period on Aug. 23 to await the upcoming municipal election.
Countdown to Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming is on
The countdown is definitely on for Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming – Aug. 3-7, 2023 – as it is now less than a year away!
Displaying his skills
An expert metalsmith and bladesmith like Daniel Linkenheld can turn a piece of metal into a whimsical decoration, useful tool – or both. Linkenheld was on hand at the Mill Pond Gallery in Cargill on Aug. 27 to demonstrate the blacksmith’s art.
Bruce County Museum gears up for busy fall season
After a very busy summer, Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is preparing for a round of new exhibits, events and programming for fall.
Brockton man to compete in World Water Ski Show Tournament
The 2022 World Water Ski Show Tournament in Winter Haven, Florida, will have a familiar face among the competitors – Baxter Legace.
