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Walkerton Herald-Times
‘We can’t do it’: Tender for Concession 14E rehab project in Brockton comes in $1M over budget
“We can’t do it,” said Coun. Kym Hutcheon.
Brockton council briefs: Council opts for cap and minimum on staff salary grid increases
Council approved a staff recommendation that changes the salary grid increase policy. At present, such increases are tied to the Consumer Price Index.
Chris Peabody throws his hat in the ring for another term as Brockton mayor
Chris Peabody, Brockton’s current mayor, has filed his papers to run for another four-year term as mayor in the upcoming municipal elections.
New apartment building called ‘a great asset to Brockton’
The Fenwick is the name of a new apartment building planned for Walker Estates Inc.
Golf Fore Hospice raises $77,378
The fourth annual Golf Fore Hospice event held June 21 at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club was successful in raising a remarkable total of $64,427 for the day (unofficial total).
Crowds enjoy family fun in Chepstow
Chepstow Family Funfest Weekend, June 24-26, couldn’t have been better – sunshine, baseball, and crowds of people enjoying themselves.
Lobies Park issue raised during Brockton council meeting
A petition has been circulating in Brockton, calling for an end to the use of Lobies Park to house homeless people.
South Bruce council responds to letter alleging invalid reason for closed session at May 31 meeting
During the discussion regarding the correspondence received at the June 14 council meeting, Mayor Robert Buckle addressed a letter from Rita Groen regarding the May 31 closed session of council.
South Bruce CLC reviews results of three studies
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) met via Zoom on June 16 to receive the Aggregate Resource Study, the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) Conceptual Design layout, and a brief introduction to the Confidence in Safety Report.
South Bruce signs non-binding agreement with NWMO
South Bruce council passed a bylaw to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) at its June 14 meeting.
Region’s unemployment rate increases slightly in May
Despite a slight increase in the region’s unemployment rate last month, the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region now has the lowest unemployment rate in the province.
Bruce County looks at impact of the new Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
Megan Garland, director of long-term care and senior services, provided the county’s long-term care homes committee of management with an update on the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.
St. John Ambulance honours its own after two-year hiatus
St. John Ambulance Grey Bruce Huron branch held its annual honours and awards presentation and year in review on June 15 at the P&H Centre in Hanover.
Walkerton Agricultural Society hosts ‘Spring into Summer’ market
The Walkerton Agricultural Society held its “Spring into Summer” vendors’ market on Saturday, June 18. Among the vendors were The Old Blacksmith Studio, based in Holstein (fused glass jewelry), and Thornwood Designs. Laura Paletto and Kalyn Wolf take a break to look at what’s happening around the ma
