The Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region holds the second lowest unemployment rate in Ontario, despite a 0.4 percentage point increase last month.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Brockton to implement concussion awareness policy
The municipality will be adopting a concussion awareness policy for all municipally operated recreation facilities and programs.
Walkerton Capitals sign Jett Morningstar
Along with a new team name, the Walkerton Capitals Jr. C hockey club have also added a new face to the lineup for the coming season.
Paisley bridge project underway, temporary detour bridge being constructed
The Teeswater River bridge replacement project, located on Bruce Road 3 in Paisley, began in May and continues to progress. Motorists can continue to drive to and through Paisley while bridge construction is underway. Paisley businesses are open.
Willow Creek Bridge to be repaired this summer
Repairs to the Willow Creek Bridge will begin this summer.
Brockton to discuss parking issues at child care centre with BGCDSB
The municipality has passed a resolution directing staff to engage in formal discussion with the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board, to resolve concerns relating to parking and traffic movement in the parking lot at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School.
Camp Day at Tim Hortons in Walkerton
Camp Day at the Walkerton Tim Hortons saw customers and staff join forces to send kids who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend summer camp, go on the camping experience of a lifetime.
Jamie Opperman recognized for 25 years at Pizza Delight
There are stories about co-op students who started with a business and stayed on long after the placement was over. But for 25 years?
Armouries building sold by Brockton
In a brief interview prior to the special meeting of council Tuesday, July 19, regarding the historic armouries building, Mayor Chris Peabody said three offers to purchase the building were being considered.
Brockton tables motion on Municipal Innovation Council extension
Becky Smith, director of the Centre for Municipal Innovation, made a presentation to council at the July 12 meeting asking for a three-year extension on Brockton’s participation in the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC).
Brockton to move forward with conceptual designs for new arena
Council is divided on next steps on what to do about its aging arena.
Local youth operate lemonade stand, proceeds to Adopt-A-Pet Pet Rescue
This group of young entrepreneurs took advantage of the hot weather on July 13 to set up a lemonade stand in Walkerton – a lemonade stand for a great cause. A total of $283.50 was raised last Wednesday, which will be donated to Adopt-A-Pet Pet Rescue in Lucknow. The youngsters were also rewarded by
Summer Streetfest planned for this Friday in downtown Walkerton
Downtown Walkerton will take on a party atmosphere that’s sure to attract crowds on Friday, July 22.
Private Collectors Garage Tour draws crowds of vintage car enthusiasts
It was a dream come true for vintage car enthusiasts – a unique opportunity to view private collections of antique and classic cars, and much more.
Bill Walker named president, CEO of Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries
Former Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker’s retirement didn’t last long.
