Building permit fees in South Bruce will increase as of Jan. 1.
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Durham driver charged after ditching vehicle in West Perth
A Durham resident has been charged after their vehicle ended up in a ditch earlier this month.
Housing market continues downward trend in November
There is a visible trend in the Brockton housing market – average sale prices are coming down, and more houses are available on the market.
WDCS students hold successful canned food drive
A pair of classes at Walkerton District Community School teamed up to host a food drive for the local food bank.
Rest, breathe, re-charge
Set the stuff down. “Maybe there’s nothing wrong with you at all. Maybe you’re human, trying so hard to carry a load that’s too heavy for any human to carry.”
WDHF Christmas Campaign underway
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation announced on Dec. 15 that more than $45,000 has been raised thus far for the Dr. R.J. Creighton Family Birthing Centre at the Walkerton Hospital through its annual Christmas Campaign.
The culture behind festive lights
After Halloween, when the spooky decorations are down, taking their place is always grandiose displays of beautiful lights. Why is it that these festive lights are so important to people that homes are decorated by mid-November? What is it about Christmas lights make the holidays more special and ch
Brockton council votes to extend community engagement website contract
During a brief meeting of council Dec. 13, pre-budget approval was given for staff to renew the contract for management of the Build Your Brockton community engagement website.
2022 ends on a positive note for Brockton, Bruce County
As the community prepares for Christmas and New Year’s, Mayor Chris Peabody looks back on 2022, and ahead to 2023.
Arra updates board on COVID-19, opioid crisis
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, updated the board of directors at the Dec. 16 meeting, on two epidemics – one COVID-19, and the opioid crisis.
Bruce County councillors comment on Bill 23
The county’s director of planning and development, Claire Dodds, presented a summary of Bill 23, the province’s More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.
State of emergency to remain in place on Saugeen until overdose rates stabilize
The Ogimaa (Chief) of Saugeen, Conrad Ritchie, updated community members on Dec. 16 regarding the recent declaration putting the small community into a state of emergency.
Heffer: Bill 23 won’t impact M-T ‘as much as some others’
Council received a brief overview of Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, at its Dec. 6 meeting.
Wingham Ironmen U15LL squad tops Predators 7-2
The Wingham U15 LL squad was in a goal-scoring mood on Friday, Dec. 16 at the Perth East Recreation Complex in Milverton, routing the Central Perth Predators, 7-2.
Ironmen blank Hawks, fall to Pats in weekend tilts
The Wingham Junior Ironmen continue to play at a high level as the 2022 portion of their schedule draws to a close, earning a win and a loss last weekend against the two opponents they’re chasing in the PJHL North Pollock Division standings.
