This week marks Ontario Agriculture Week. Strategically selected to be just before Thanksgiving, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the abundance of locally produced food, fuel, fibre and flowers that we are lucky enough to have easy access to here in Ontario.
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Council agrees to create South Bruce interactive mapping
In response to the municipality’s interest in future infrastructure, council agreed to proceed with the creation of online interactive mapping at the cost of $45,000.
What makes a champion of the truth?
When you think of a champion, what comes to mind? Perhaps an athlete with a gold medal or a student winning an academic trophy? But what about another type of champion, the people who stand up for and defend our democracy – not with physical prowess, but with their words.
Keep it real
After an incredibly difficult Friday, I made a point of getting some fresh air and physical exercise. Saturday was consumed with chores around the farm, not generally a day of leisure nor what one might suspect an executive (of sorts) to do in off-hours.
South Bruce agrees to host Reconciliation Training, Indigenous Cultural Awareness seminar
It appears South Bruce plans to stay committed to its path to Reconciliation by hosting another opportunity to learn more about Indigenous culture.
Brockton to increase fees and charges for 2024
Council approved the proposed 2024 fees and charges, but not without discussion.
Volunteers at Brockton Community Church serve up traditional Thanksgiving dinner to those in need
Volunteers at Brockton Community Church served a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner, complete with pie for dessert, to approximately 40 people on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
Red Hatters hold annual Grey-Bruce Fall Fling with Roaring Twenties theme
On Sept. 20, a refreshing burst of colour and sparkles shone as Red Hat ladies attended the annual Grey-Bruce Fall Fling and luncheon at the Walkerton Knights of Columbus Hall.
What’s happening in Brockton at the Bruce County Public Library
Do you ever notice how September flies by? This year is no different. Our new programs, Teen Club, Needle Arts, and not one but two book clubs, are off to a successful start. And now, the leaves are changing, community fall events are in full swing, and the library has lots to do for everyone. Pleas
Dan’s dogged disdain of the common dump bee
The weather is typically still warm, the kids are back in school, and in the sporting world the stretch run to the baseball postseason is getting very interesting if your team happens to be in the mix. Not to mention the leaves changing, autumn golf and the NHL season is right around the corner. Lot
Housing imbalance needs to be fixed
Most headlines over the past weeks have dealt with some aspect of the cost of housing – the mess with the Ford government and the Greenbelt, how various cities are dealing with homeless encampments, and the changing definition of “affordable.”
The pros and cons of raising minimum wage
$16.55. That’s how much those being paid minimum wage will earn, per hour, by the time you read this.
Who is on the hook?
Engineers are like lawyers – if you can navigate the issue without involving them, I believe you can save yourself a pretty penny.
Federal offender arrested in Walkerton
A federal offender who had been unlawfully at large was apprehended in Walkerton on Sept. 27 on a Canada-wide warrant.
