The county’s Official Plan review schedule is on the agenda for the June 16 meeting of Bruce County council.
Walkerton Herald-Times
May a strong month for home sales in Brockton
Despite rising interest rates and near-record lows of listings, the local housing market continues bring increased sales numbers compared to previous years.
Brockton council defeats motion to accept water tower upgrade tender
Council discussed the latest in a series of tenders that have come in substantially over budget, and ended up defeating the motion to accept it.
Brockton mayor wants commitment from Ontario Health regarding health care
Mayor Chris Peabody told council he wants “a firm commitment from the regional office (of Ontario Health) to support us” in the matter of health care.
Walkerton DCS crushes fundraising goal for Jump Rope for Heart
On Friday, June 10, 350 children from Walkerton District Community School were jumping for joy as they took part in Jump Rope for Heart’s 40th birthday celebration.
Englishman served with trespass notice
A pilot involved in an ongoing dispute with the Saugeen Municipal Airport was served last week with a 33-page trespass notice.
Touch-A-Truck returns to Walkerton after two-year hiatus
This year’s Touch-a-Truck event on June 11, put on by the Walkerton Firefighters Association, drew a record crowd.
Westario Power and Bruce Power partner with Brockton to ‘lead the charge’
Westario Power and Bruce Power Net Zero announced the first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations of their Lead the Charge initiative are on track to be installed in Brockton this summer.
Ombudsman: Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission contravened Municipal Act
The report has been released by Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé regarding a complaint that Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission (SMAC) contravened the Municipal Act, 2001 regarding a closed meeting on Sept. 27, 2021.
NWMO announces successful demonstration of engineered barriers
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) recently announced that they have successfully completed a “full-scale demonstration of the engineered barriers that will safely contain and isolate Canada’s used nuclear fuel in a deep geological repository (DGR).”
Teeswater Curling Club applying for grants to renovate kitchen, more
In a delegation, Shannon Wood informed council that the Teeswater Club has applied for a grant of $150,000 to renovate the local facility.
Teeswater United Church closes after 143 years
On Sunday, May 29 the last worship service was hosted at the Teeswater United Church after 143 years.
Walkerton’s Clarence ‘Tubby’ Schmalz left a legacy in organized hockey across Canada
Each year, countless volunteers take to the ice at local arenas to coach youth hockey players, or work behind the scenes to ensure local children have an opportunity to take part in the game of hockey.
Holy Cross takes gold in the OFSAA Boys’ ‘AA’ championship on the weekend
Soccer – known in most places except North America as football – has been called “the beautiful game.”
Walkerton Legion crowns darts champions
Several times a week you might find a game of friendly darts open to the public at Walkerton Legion, but recently the branch held two member-only tournaments, organized by Sports Officer Ron Lamont.
