Jennifer Stephens, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) general manager, made a presentation to council at its Jan. 31 meeting on the programs and services it offers.
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Peabody: Brockton to receive additional funds for court security
Mayor Chris Peabody received some good news for local taxpayers, in the form of word from the office of the solicitor general that the municipality will get more money for court security.
Rotary Club makes fourth drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club recently conducted its fourth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners in this round are Terry and Jim Bogden ($1,000), the Walkerton Fire Department ($500), Michael Gill ($300), John and Lori McCuaig ($250), Bob and Lois Metcalfe ($200) and Jerry VanDyke ($150). The draw was made b
Skating on the ice oval
The weekend’s blast of polar air meant winter fun for a lot of people – snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and of course, skating on the Lobies Park ice oval. Skaters who enjoy the open air and lovely scenery in Lobies Park are hoping the polar vortex returns.
Hanover man killed in snowmobile crash in Brockton
A snowmobile crash late Saturday night has resulted in a fatality.
Brockton council discusses draft rec master plan
Council got a look at the recreation master services and facilities plan that’s intended to guide decision making for the next decade.
Downward trend in real estate market continues in January
2023 started in much the same way as 2022 ended for real estate sales in Brockton – on a decline.
Brockton council approves 2023 budget
Brockton residents will see the municipal portion of their property tax bill go up by 7.43 per cent, which amounts to an increase of $188 per year or $15.73 per month for the average property.
Bruce County approves 2023 budget
Bruce County council approved its 2023 capital and operating budget during the Feb. 2 meeting.
Ironmen double up first-place Patriots
The Wingham Ironmen were facing a tough slate over the PJHL club’s first five games to open February, but so far so good following a pair of victories over the North Pollock Division’s top team last week.
Huron County looking for changes to Cannabis Act
County councillors are advocating for a review of and improvements to the Cannabis Act and current legislative framework for cannabis in Canada after receiving correspondence from an Elgin County resident seeking help with a large-scale marijuana operation next door to her home.
South Bruce CLC hears updated plans for transportation of used nuclear fuel
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) reviewed its transportation plan for nuclear waste with the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) during the education portion of their monthly meeting on Feb. 2.
Stories from the lodge
This is a story told by the Onkwehón:we and it tells how the Great Law and the Great Tree of Peace came to be.
Another normal Monday
It was a quiet weekend, as most weekends are. We stayed home and just relaxed.
Self-inflicted problems
What was supposed to be a two-minute trip to the North Perth municipal office the other day turned into a 20-minute one.
