July was another strong month for home sales in Brockton.
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Peabody, McLean and Watson to represent Brockton at AMO conference
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario is holding its annual meeting and conference in London, at RBC Place London and DoubleTree by Hilton, Aug. 20-23.
Brockton to apply for HAF grant
Brockton is moving forward with its plan to apply to the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) for assistance in increasing the local housing supply.
Brockton council briefs: Land to be rezoned for conservation purposes
Council passed a motion to accept the planning report on rezoning a small parcel of land, to be conveyed to a land trust for conservation purposes. A bylaw will come before council at a later date.
Golf Fore Hospice raises $91,500 in 2023
The Golf Fore Hospice committee recently presented a cheque to Saugeen Hospice Inc. for $91,500, representing the proceeds of their golf day on June 20. The committee thanks all who attended and those who supported them with pledges and the volunteers who make the day run smoothly. Pictured, from le
Brockton amends municipal tent rental policy
Brockton purchased several pop-up tents with the Brockton logo. They were used during the summer sidewalk sale in 2021 and again for the Hometown Christmas Market.
Seagull scat has Lake Rosalind, Marl Lake residents concerned
Among the more printable names a thesaurus gives for seagulls are scavenger gulls, seaside ravens, beach pterodactyls and rats with wings.
Memories of Wingham: John McDowell – Part III
No matter how sparse the furniture was in most of our old country homes, a piano could be found in a great many of them. This was before the invention of computers or TV sets, and even many of our radios were rather primitive. Our entertainment and fun was mostly home-made, so a piano in the home wa
Fun at the ballpark
The Wingham baseball diamonds hosted a year-end ball tournament on Aug. 12 for local youth baseball teams to compete.
Wingham Hitmen shut out Brussels in Huron County Fastball League action
The Wingham Hitmen hosted the Brussels Bangers on Saturday afternoon in Huron County Fastball League action. The home team would swing their way to victory, shutting out the Bangers in a 6-0 win.
Wingham Ironmen to open regular season at home against Walkerton
The Wingham Ironmen will open the 2023-24 PJHL Pollock Division season at home.
Action plan for HAF application approved by North Huron council
Economic Development Officer Demetri Makrakos reported to North Huron council on Aug. 8 about his department’s action plan for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) application currently offered through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The federal government announced the HAF in thei
Pop is out of my diet – too much sugar
With all the heat that we have had, I have been drinking a lot of liquids.
Housing crisis sure to have an impact on education
‘Tis the time of year when university and college students are preparing for the fall migration south.
Wingham Cemetery fence painting project complete
The Wingham Business Improvement Association (BIA) recently completed refreshing the green fence that borders the Wingham Cemetery, a project undertaken by several local volunteers.
