Reeve Bernie Bailey spoke to council on Monday regarding a downtown business that has chosen to display flags and other items that use offensive language after receiving several complaints from residents.
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Brockton to implement concussion awareness policy
The municipality will be adopting a concussion awareness policy for all municipally operated recreation facilities and programs.
Walkerton Capitals sign Jett Morningstar
Along with a new team name, the Walkerton Capitals Jr. C hockey club have also added a new face to the lineup for the coming season.
Paisley bridge project underway, temporary detour bridge being constructed
The Teeswater River bridge replacement project, located on Bruce Road 3 in Paisley, began in May and continues to progress. Motorists can continue to drive to and through Paisley while bridge construction is underway. Paisley businesses are open.
Willow Creek Bridge to be repaired this summer
Repairs to the Willow Creek Bridge will begin this summer.
Brockton to discuss parking issues at child care centre with BGCDSB
The municipality has passed a resolution directing staff to engage in formal discussion with the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board, to resolve concerns relating to parking and traffic movement in the parking lot at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School.
Camp Day at Tim Hortons in Walkerton
Camp Day at the Walkerton Tim Hortons saw customers and staff join forces to send kids who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend summer camp, go on the camping experience of a lifetime.
Jamie Opperman recognized for 25 years at Pizza Delight
There are stories about co-op students who started with a business and stayed on long after the placement was over. But for 25 years?
Beauty in nature
Walkerton’s Brian Nogler has recently taken up photography, and has used the surrounding beauty of the town as his subject. Nogler says more of his photos are taken while he walks and admires local gardens and backyards. “Photography, for me, is a way of getting out, exercising, taking in nature, se
Mr. Stick Man
As a journalist at a community newspaper, you get the opportunity to interact with several people in the community.
‘Nature isn’t cruel, but unconcerned with human frailty’
I’m not sure what context American writer Melissa Febos was referencing when I came across the above quote recently, but it certainly fit the bill for the subject of this week’s column.
A bit of cash goes a long way
So much for the vaunted cashless society.
Armouries building sold by Brockton
In a brief interview prior to the special meeting of council Tuesday, July 19, regarding the historic armouries building, Mayor Chris Peabody said three offers to purchase the building were being considered.
Brockton tables motion on Municipal Innovation Council extension
Becky Smith, director of the Centre for Municipal Innovation, made a presentation to council at the July 12 meeting asking for a three-year extension on Brockton’s participation in the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC).
