The hantavirus scare in recent weeks brought back memories of how the COVID-19 pandemic got going – a cruise ship with sick people.
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Updates to Durham Street Bridge, Pinkerton road on Bruce County agenda
WALKERTON - The May 21 meeting of Bruce County will include updates on two important projects, both located in Brockton – the Durham Street bridge project and Bruce Road 15 in Pinkerton.
County helps member municipalities make the most of their levy dollars
WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, Bruce County’s director of government relations, presented the third annual local investment report at the May 7 council meeting, detailing the county’s investment in local communities.
Brockton council briefs: School community tragedy remembered
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody opened the May 12 meeting of council with a statement urging everyone to remember the families who lost loved ones in a double tragedy a year ago, on May 23.
Airport founders recognized with plaque
Bill Smith, second from right in above photo, longtime pilot at Saugeen Municipal Airport, had the honour of unveiling a plaque on Saturday, May 16, in memory of the founders of the airport – Connie and Ross Sibbitt.
Brockton’s dog park moving to rail trail location
WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park is on the move. At the May 12 meeting, council decided that despite overwhelming support in the online survey for the Lobies Park location, the pilot project could not continue there.
Picture of the Past
From May 20, 1987: Carolyn Magwood, her friend Amy Dolson, and Simone Magwood have been busy sorting things that will be sold at their garage sale on Saturday.
Steamer Ploughboy comes to town – a boon to Bruce County
Travel to Bruce County in the mid-1850s was difficult. The few roads were often in poor condition.
Members of the Cargill District Community Foundation receive donation
Members of the Cargill District Community Foundation, Michelle Wilhelm, Bonnie Thompson and Liz Fry, presented...
Plan will shape future of library
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is inviting residents to help shape the future of library services across the county through the development of a new Strategic Plan and Library Master Plan.
