Building permit fees in South Bruce will increase as of Jan. 1.
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Durham driver charged after ditching vehicle in West Perth
A Durham resident has been charged after their vehicle ended up in a ditch earlier this month.
Housing market continues downward trend in November
There is a visible trend in the Brockton housing market – average sale prices are coming down, and more houses are available on the market.
WDCS students hold successful canned food drive
A pair of classes at Walkerton District Community School teamed up to host a food drive for the local food bank.
WDHF Christmas Campaign underway
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation announced on Dec. 15 that more than $45,000 has been raised thus far for the Dr. R.J. Creighton Family Birthing Centre at the Walkerton Hospital through its annual Christmas Campaign.
Brockton council votes to extend community engagement website contract
During a brief meeting of council Dec. 13, pre-budget approval was given for staff to renew the contract for management of the Build Your Brockton community engagement website.
2022 ends on a positive note for Brockton, Bruce County
As the community prepares for Christmas and New Year’s, Mayor Chris Peabody looks back on 2022, and ahead to 2023.
Arra updates board on COVID-19, opioid crisis
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, updated the board of directors at the Dec. 16 meeting, on two epidemics – one COVID-19, and the opioid crisis.
Bruce County councillors comment on Bill 23
The county’s director of planning and development, Claire Dodds, presented a summary of Bill 23, the province’s More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.
State of emergency to remain in place on Saugeen until overdose rates stabilize
The Ogimaa (Chief) of Saugeen, Conrad Ritchie, updated community members on Dec. 16 regarding the recent declaration putting the small community into a state of emergency.
Stephens: Conservation authorities ‘need to be at the table’ in changes to planning, development regulations
Bill 23 has been discussed extensively at local municipal council meetings and at the county level. The long-term effect at this point is largely unknown. However, its impact on the province’s conservation authorities promises to be profound.
South Bruce council to discuss allowing backyard chickens
A report will be coming to a future South Bruce council meeting about the possibility of allowing a small hen house on a residential property in an urban setting.
South Bruce council approves DGR hosting agreement framework
After much discussion by members of council, South Bruce will move forward with negotiating a hosting agreement with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) for its proposed deep geological repository (DGR) project near Teeswater.
Brian Milne acclaimed as Grey County warden
Southgate Mayor Brian Milne has been acclaimed to the position of Grey County warden.
Shriner make donation to Walkerton hospital
The Shriners made a $500 donation to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation on Tuesday, Dec. 13. From the left are Pat Simpson – foundation director, Shriners Brian McTavish, Dave Inglis and Gary McGregor, and Brittany Hawkins – foundation executive director. The gift is an annual one. The l
