So I’ve got a question – and it’s a toughie: What is the purpose of our lower- and upper-tier municipal governments? For those of you scratching your heads – lower tier is the municipalities: Your South Bruces, your North Hurons and your Perth Easts (just to name a few) while the upper-tier...
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U11A Southeast Surge claim home win against Midwest 49ers
Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of March 2 through 8.
South Bruce approves tax rate increase of 2.87%, levy increase of 4.48%
South Bruce has officially finished its first budget under the new strong mayor powers system, having pushed the budget off until it once again became the purview of the entire council.
Council welcomes new member Michael Crawford
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody welcomed the Municipality of Brockton’s newest councillor, Michael Crawford, and invited words of greetings from other council members at Brockton Council’s Feb. 24 meeting.
When the weather turns cold … Brockton has new warming centre
WALKERTON - Coun. Greg McLean made an announcement in the “new business” portion of the Feb. 24 council meeting that promises to help fill a gap in service for the community’s most vulnerable citizens.
WDCS students try their hand at curling with help from Walkerton Curling Club
WALKERTON - Grade 6 and 7 students from Walkerton District Community School stepped onto the ice in early February to learn the basics of curling during two visits to the Walkerton Curling Club.
Formosa CWL donate to Foodbank
Kathy Benninger of the Formosa Immaculate Conception Catholic Women’s League recently presented a $1,000 food bank donation to Dianne Waram of the Walkerton Food Bank.
Canadians need to look internally for solutions
Dear Editor: Donald Trump. Orange man very bad right? Why – because the tv told us he was. Because our government told us he is.
Local OPP recruiting for Youth In Policing Initiative
SOUTH BRUCE - The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have announced that recruitment is now underway for the 2026 Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI).
Chepstow card scores from March 2
CHEPSTOW -The card scores for euchre and solo at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall on Monday March 2.
