A lively time was had at Brucelea Haven on Oct. 31.
Walkerton
Municipalities to get boost as province adds to OMPF
GODERICH - Nearly 400 small, rural and northern Ontario communities will be getting a financial boost from the provincial government, by accessing the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF). The provincial program will increase by $50 million, bringing the total funding to $600 million for 2026.
Planning meeting paves way for 40-unit attainable housing project
WALKERTON - An application for a local Official Plan amendment and zoning bylaw amendment came before Brockton council at the Nov. 4 meeting.
St. Teresa teams participate in sports events
The St. Teresa of Calcutta girl’s and boy's soccer teams traveled to the Walkerton Soccer Fields for the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board tournament on Oct. 22.
Event at museum highlights 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
SOUTHAMPTON - In honour of Remembrance Day, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will welcome acclaimed historian and author Ted Barris on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. His special presentation explores the significant contributions of Canadian airmen during the Battle of Britain.
Donation of $5,000 to the WDHF’s X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign
Marlene Berry, Matt Berry and April Vella donated $5,000 to the WDHF’s X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign in memory of Doug Berry.
Oh, my gourd! It’s a pumpkin invasion!
Well, ‘tis the season, as they say, when the colour orange seems to dominate the landscape.
Brockton mayor calls for more details on county spending on homelessness
WALKERTON - As the deadline draws closer for completion of the 2026 Bruce County budget, Mayor Chris Peabody is expressing concerns about one element in it – the $72,000 earmarked for homelessness through the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.
Bill 5 and the Meaford mistake
Dear Editor: Anita Jacobson and the Coalition to Repeal Bill 5 are right to sound the alarm about what’s been done to Ontario’s Endangered Species Act.
Grey County Council passes a motion opposing provincial ban on speed cameras
OWEN SOUND - Premier Doug Ford’s government has tabled legislation that would ban speed cameras, as part of a bill aimed at reducing red tape. Ford has called use of the cameras a “cash grab” for municipalities.
