The tennis court rehabilitation project in Walkerton has received two donations from local insurance companies. CMR Insurance and Intact Public Entities jointly presented the Municipality of Brockton with a $5,000 donation on July 27, and Trillium Mutual Insurance donated $3,000 through its ROOTS Co
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Intimate partner violence investigation leads to charges against Brockton resident
BROCKTON – On July 23, 2023, the South Bruce OPP responded to an address in Brockton and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation. As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old of Simcoe County has been charged with domestic mischief, spousal assault, and uttering threats. The accused
Bruce County turns around projected deficit
A report in the Bruce County agenda package for Aug. 3 indicates the county has turned around the projected year-end deficit of $104,463 from the first quarter financial statement review, to a projected year-end surplus of $952,807.
Bruce County warden expresses concern over compliance order at Gateway Haven
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, expressed concern over an item on the agenda for the Aug. 3 meeting of the county’s Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management.
Parking lot construction nearing completion at St. Teresa School, Brockton Child Care Centre
Work is well underway on changes to the parking lot at St. Teresa School in Walkerton.
Tubing down the river
What better way to enjoy summer than tubing down the Saugeen River from the boat launch in Walkerton?
IN PHOTOS: South Western Ontario Sharks swim meet in Milverton, July 30
The South Western Ontario Sharks held a regional swim meet at the Perth East Recreation Complex in Milverton on Sunday morning, July 30, with all its member teams competing in heats across a number of divisions.
Council approves staffing, pay equity review
Council has approved the hiring of a consultant to conduct an organizational staffing, pay equity and market review.
Dr. David Sills, Western University, discusses Northern Tornadoes Project
Hot, humid weather in this part of the country often means thunderstorms, and those sometimes spawn tornadoes. We’re now in peak tornado season, and have been hearing the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) mentioned by the media with increasing frequency.
South Bruce awards RFP for rebranding
Council has accepted a proposal from consulting firm Cinnamon Toast to develop a new brand for the Municipality of South Bruce.
Staff hope increased flows will wash Formosa sewer smells away
Council has opted to try and wash away the lingering sewage smell in the air in parts of Formosa.
August events at Brockton’s libraries
Wow, summer is flying by! Science in the Summer and Knights in the Classroom came by Walkerton for loads of interactive fun, the kids’ Summer Reading Club meetings have been full of stories and interesting activities, and Story Time in the Park is a hit. Summer is half-way over already, so get into
Susan A. Rankin featured artist at Walkerton library
The Bruce County Public Library Walkerton Branch is very pleased to host Susan A. Rankin’s life-inspired art.
Sunny skies draw crowds to this year’s Private Collectors Garage Tour
To paraphrase an old song, some cars may look better in the shade, but there’s nothing like sunshine to draw antique and classic car enthusiasts to the Private Collectors Garage Tour.
Grey Bruce Singers make donation to Kincardine Summer Music Festival
The Grey Bruce Singers recently made a $250 donation to the Kincardine Summer Music Festival. Pictured with the cheque are, from left: Margot Hundt, Yvonne Kieffer, and Grey Bruce Singers co-presidents Tom Traversy and Christine Bowman.
