Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody spoke out about the child-care issue that prompted extended discussion at the June 5 meeting of Bruce County council, and a call to reinstate at least some of the 133 spaces that have been cut.

With Canada Day only weeks away, Canadian sovereignty has been making headlines once again, ever since King Charles III delivered the throne speech at the opening of Parliament on May 27.

WALKERTON - Bruce County council approved the staff recommendation to submit comments listed in the report on Bill 17: Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, to the province, through the Environmental Registry of Ontario and Regulatory Registry of Ontario.

WALKERTON - On May 27, Brockton Council supported the resolution by Coun. Greg McLean, seconded by Coun. Tim Elphick, concerning Bill 5: Unleashing Ontario’s Economy Act.

Euchre was played at the Walkerton Library senior’s room on Wednesday, May 28.

WALKERTON - The final item discussed during the May 27 council meeting was the tragedy loss of a great teacher and four remarkable students from Walkerton District Community School.

It is with profound sorrow that we mourn the loss of four of our students and a beloved teacher at Walkerton District Community School. This tragedy has deeply affected our school community, leaving us heartbroken and searching for ways to heal.

WALKERTON - A report on the Municipality of Brockton’s new plow truck ended up being discussed with another report from finance, during the May 27 council meeting.

Our provincial government is making a concerted effort to push through legislation aimed at cutting red tape and “getting things done, faster.”

News last week that the province’s legislators voted themselves a big raise hit with a thud in a lot of quarters.

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