If you look at your life today and then reflect back to 10 years ago, three years ago, even one year ago, one common thread will be that not much is the same. Everyone is older. Not everyone who was once here is still here. There are new jobs, new homes, new loved ones, new wrinkles and maybe even a
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Change is needed now to meet tomorrow’s challenges
We are in a wait-and-see period, watching COVID-19 statistics from Alberta with growing concern and, if the truth be told, frustration.
Brockton supports optometrists
Mayor Chris Peabody made a notice of motion regarding optometry, stating the provincial government has not yet made a binding commitment to cover the cost of optometrists to deliver an eye exam.
Mayor isn’t backing off when it comes to Brockton’s growth
Mayor Chris Peabody said he isn’t backing off on his opposition to the county’s Watson Report on growth in the county.
Brockton critical of county’s growth plan
“Devastating.” That was how Mayor Chris Peabody described the impact of Bruce County’s plan for future development on Brockton.
WCWC staff take part in shoreline cleanup
Last week, Walkerton Clean Water Centre staff participated in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Staff picked up litter along the Saugeen River, from South Street to Lobies Park, to help keep the community beautiful.
Walkerton BIA members to vote on path forward
Council approved a mail-out to all members of the Walkerton BIA, to vote on the path forward.
Brockton marks Sept. 30
The Sept. 28 meeting of Brockton council began with a moment of silence.
Walkerton honours residential school survivors and remembers those who never came home
A group of at least 100 people gathered at Memory Lane Park in Walkerton the evening of Sept. 30, to mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Local residents recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
To acknowledge Indigenous people here in our region and across Canada, out of respect for the survivors of the Indian Residential School System and the many generations since who have lived the intergenerational trauma caused by the system, but most of all to honour those children who didn’t make it
Two local businesses close for first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today marks the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, as implemented through the royal assent of Bill C-5 on June 3.
Vaccination policy could be step towards in-person council meetings
With the adoption of a corporate vaccination policy on Sept. 27, North Perth moved one step closer to a return to in-person council meetings.
Expanded GO train service to benefit Perth County
Ontario is expanding GO train service to southwestern Ontario with weekday trips between London and Toronto. The service will include stops along the way in Stratford and St. Marys – a big win for local travellers, says Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece.
Riverview Park holds grand opening in Listowel
The new Riverview Park Residence on Listowel’s Havelock Avenue has garnered plenty of community attention since its design plan was first launched, and on Sept. 25 the general public was able to get a firsthand look at the sprawling new seniors’ retirement living home.
