The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) called last Friday “a sad day for many Canadian small business owners.”
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February events at Brockton’s libraries
If you are like me, you dream of winter evenings cozied up with a warm blanket, hot drink and good book. This winter, head to the library for something different. We have snowshoes, light therapy lamps, puzzles, DVDs, binoculars, board games, Ontario Parks passes, Bruce County Museum passes, loads o
Farewell From the Editor’s Desk…
As a youngster growing up in Palmerston, I had multiple dreams that I wanted to chase.
Municipal budget time a matter of investing wisely in our future
This is the time of year when our elected municipal councils show us that we chose well when we cast our ballots in the previous election. They are up to their ears in budget deliberations.
Brockton council awards tender for Phase 3A of East Ridge
Brockton council has awarded the contract for the East Ridge phase 3A to Kurtis Smith Excavating Inc. in the amount of $1,670,800 plus HST.
Councillors concerned about outcome of repealing Filsinger Drain bylaw
After much discussion, council voted 4-3 in a recorded vote to repeal bylaws 2018-67 and 2020-34 regarding the Filsinger Municipal Drain on Jan. 23.
Grey Bruce Public Health: Voluntary amalgamations of health units back on the table
The Jan. 26 meeting of Grey Bruce Public Health began with the election of a new chair and vice-chair.
Peabody: IPM delegation at county council means good news for Brockton
Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton and warden of Bruce County, said Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County council has quite a bit of good news for Brockton.
Study of Formosa wastewater system aims to provide solution to odour issues
The Municipality of South Bruce is going to undertake a sampling study of the Formosa wastewater system in hopes of finding a solution to the ongoing odour issues in the village.
Sistema Walkerton expands into Chesley
Sistema Walkerton has expanded its free after school violin program with a second location in Chesley.
Brockton council may revise time, location of next budget meeting
Brockton has scheduled another special council meeting to consider the 2024 municipal budget. The meeting is currently scheduled for Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Cargill Community Centre. However, the time and location may change.
Brockton withdraws from Municipal Innovation Council
Brockton council is opting out of the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC). At the Jan. 23 meeting, council passed a resolution to that effect.
Burns Dinner held in Walkerton
The annual Burns Dinner at Knox Presbyterian Church in Walkerton was a gala celebration of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, and of all things Scottish – including haggis. Master of ceremonies was Don Leatham. The gala feast featured a wonderful roast beef din
Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U11C Rep team wins BAD Tournament
The Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U11C Rep team had a successful weekend at the BAD Blazers Winter Tournament, coming home with gold after a thrilling 2-1 win over Stratford in the championship game, which needed a shootout to determine a winner. The 86ers allowed only two goals in five games at the tournam
