Among the items on the agenda at Brockton’s first council meeting of the new year was a very encouraging report from the building and planning manager, Dieter Weltz.
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Walkerton Right to Life donates to Saugeen Hospice, Food Bank
Contributed Photos Walkerton and District Right to Life hosted a successful online auction before Christmas, raising funds to support Saugeen Hospice and the Walkerton and District Food Bank. A total of $875 was raised, with Saugeen Hospice and the Food Bank each receiving $437.50.
Bruce County Library’s bookmobile project due to launch in 2022
Brooke McLean, director of the Bruce County Library, told Brockton council that the long-awaited bookmobile project is close to completion.
Victoria Jubilee Hall asks for $25,000 from municipality
A delegation consisting of Bob McCulloch, Henry Simpson and Robin Zettel presented the annual report on Victoria Jubilee Hall to council on Jan. 11.
Staff at Bruce County’s long-term care homes to follow provincial regulations
Mayor Chris Peabody, who chairs the county’s long-term care board of management, raised an issue at last week’s meeting of Bruce County council meeting regarding staffing.
Grey-Bruce MOH reports shift in focus to ‘slowing the progress of the pandemic’
Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health (MOH), presented a COVID-19 update to Bruce County council on Thursday, Jan. 13, focusing on “significant changes” caused by the Omicron variant which is spreading at a much higher rate than previous forms of the virus.
Saugeen Conservation presents 2022 budget to Brockton council
Jennifer Stephens, general manager of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SCVA), made a presentation to Brockton council Jan. 11 on the SVCA’s 2022 budget.
Brockton council to move ahead with third-party review on nursing shortage at South Bruce Grey Health Centre
Brockton council is moving ahead with the third-party review of the nursing shortage issue at South Bruce Grey Health Centre.
Fire forces evacuation of seniors’ building in Walkerton
There were no injuries reported in a fire at 401 Cayley St. the night of Wednesday, Jan. 12 into Thursday morning.
Weather co-operates – Brockton’s ice oval, ski trail are open
Mark Coleman, director of community services, got his wish. The weekend’s very cold temperatures were perfect for the opening of the skating oval and the new cross-country ski trail.
Deadline to renew driver’s licences, plate stickers fast approaching
The deadline to renew driver’s licences, licence plate stickers, health cards and other products that expired on or after March 1, 2020 is fast approaching.
Police recover stolen vehicle in Chesley
Two individuals are facing charges after South Bruce OPP recovered a stolen vehicle in Chesley.
Leslie Motors makes donation to Walkerton Fire Department
On Jan. 5, Leslie Motors presented the Walkerton Fire Department with a $1,000 donation. Don Leslie, left, of Leslie Motors presented the cheque to Chris Wells, director of fire and emergency services, at the Walkerton station.
Bruce County completes Class EA process for Teeswater River Bridge in Paisley
The County of Bruce initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process in October 2019 to consider options associated with replacement of the Teeswater River Bridge.
Walkerton Herald-Times’ 2021 year in review, part 2
Just as the year before, 2021 was once again dominated by the constantly evolving situation surrounding the global COVID-19 pandemic. There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Walkerton Herald-Times looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part II features th
