It’s official. The council position left vacant when Coun. Kym Hutcheon accepted the position of deputy mayor, will be filled through an application process.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Good news for area coming from AMO conference: Peabody
Bruce County Warden and Brockton Mayor, Chris Peabody has been attending the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.
GRCA issues warning ahead of 40mm weekend forecast
A weather system forecasted to arrive later this evening and continue over the weekend is expected to bring up to 40 mm of rain to the Grand River watershed. Thunderstorms may further increase the amount of rainfall in localized areas.
Elora Meats presents donations to two local groups
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‘Share the Road’ signage aimed at enhancing safety for local residents, agricultural users and visitors
If Chris Cossitt, president of the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture, could say one thing to people using local roads, it would be, “Patience!”
Helping the people who need help the most
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, made a presentation to the Grey-Bruce board of health at the July 26 meeting on the Supportive Outreach Services program – SOS.
Brockton, Bruce County to speak at AMO
Representatives from Brockton and the rest of Bruce County will have a busy few days when the Association of Municipalities of Ontario meets in Ottawa Aug. 18-21 for the annual conference.
County council receives Official Plan review update
Bruce County’s Official Plan is very much a “work in progress,” and has been since work on it began in 2018. Now, however, the stress is on the word “progress.”
Carrying the Royal Mail in the Bruce
The mail must go through, they say—through snow and rain and gloom of night. Even if it means walking 45 miles, and back.
How to prepare for tornadoes: warning signs and how to respond
Did you know that Canada experiences on average around 50 tornadoes per year? Canadians see more tornadoes than any other country in the world, except for the United States.
Some drivers are using Concession 2 to avoid Durham Street bridge construction area
One of the benefits of the county’s decision to repair the Durham Street bridge, rather than replace it, was eliminating the need for a detour.
Bruce Power to match donations to Canadian Red Cross to help those affected by Alberta wildfires
We’ve all seen the news of the devastating Alberta wildfires over the past weeks, including the destruction and evacuation of the popular tourist town of Jasper.
Turnbacks; Walkerton Herald-Times August, 2024
August 21, 1991 – Walkerton would grow by 1000 if all subdivision developed; – White sugar…
Walkerton and District Optimist Club’s host beautiful sunflower field
The field is a popular fundraiser for the Optimists.
RIDE programs result in two arrests
RIDE programs in the area have resulted in two arrests.
