The Herald-Times is presenting a look back at top stories from 2024 over the early weeks of the new year.
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Brockton council working to pare down increase in draft budget
Brockton’s first go at the 2025 municipal draft budget began with a proposed tax rate increase of 9.18 per cent. The second meeting ended with the rate standing at around 7.0 per cent.
The Farmhouse Shop – creative decor and more in downtown Mildmay
After a successful summer in her new location in downtown Mildmay, Carrie Fortney says she has high hopes for her business, The Farmhouse Shop.
SVCA board approves 2025 budget during annual meeting
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority usually has its budget set long before the annual meeting in January. That was not the case this time.
Bruce County wildfires devastate towns
In Jan. 2025 wildfires, driven by hurricane-force winds, invaded Los Angeles, destroying over 17,000 structures. Over a century ago, towns in Bruce County suffered similar, if much smaller, destruction.
Swans sponsor free skate
The Formosa Swans sponsored a free skate at the Formosa Outdoor Arena.
Huron County asking all provincial municipalities for support in addressing funding to public health
At Huron Perth Public Health’s latest meeting, Bernie MacLellan informed the board that Huron County Council recently passed a motion to be sent out to all municipalities in Ontario, and MPP Lisa Thompson for support with the shortfall of provincial funding for public health.
Walkerton’s St. Thomas Anglican Church celebrating 175th anniversary in 2025
St Thomas’ Anglican Church has 175 reasons to celebrate this year. The congregation will be marking 175 years of prayer and service in 2025.
Impaired snowmobile driver arrested, charged in Blyth by Huron OPP
Huron County OPP has charged a North Huron resident with an Impaired Driving offence following a traffic stop on Jan. 11, in Blyth, a police report states.
Bruce County officials advocating for local needs at ROMA Conference
The county is sending a delegation of politicians and staff to advocate for local needs at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference starting on Sunday, Jan. 19.
Grey Bruce Farmers Week expanding, drawing outside interest
After 59 years and counting, Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week remains not only the first agricultural conference of the year, but the one people in the industry go out of their way to attend.
Let’s Go for a Joe
Do you know what I am talking about? Of course you do. Virtually everyone has a cupa “Joe” every day and that includes me. This is a common phrase, known by everyone.
SVCA board holds AGM in restored Formosa administrative centre
With a few signs of damage still visible on the soffit above the front door, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority welcomed board members and guests to the annual meeting, held at the administrative centre.
SVCA approves 2025 budget
A contentious 2025 budget passed during the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s annual general meeting on Jan. 17, which will usher in a municipal levy increase of 17.51 per cent for South Bruce.
Building permit numbers down slightly in 2024
According to the Manager of Building’s year end report, 12 new residential dwellings, totalling 28 units, were built last year.
