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2018 Municipal and School Board Election Important Information – Brockton

The Municipality of Brockton will be using Internet and Telephone Voting for the 2018 Municipal and School Board Election. Paper ballots will not be used. Electors can vote anytime and anywhere with internet or telephone access between Monday, October 15 at 8:30 a.m. and Monday, October 22 at 8:00 p.m. Voter Information Letters Voter Information […]

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Brockton Hires Community Development Coordinator

Brockton, ON, September 17, 2018 – The Municipality of Brockton is pleased to announce that Paulette Peirol has accepted the position of Community Development Coordinator. Paulette is a communications specialist with extensive experience in journalism, marketing and municipal tourism. For the past ten years Paulette has been the Tourism Marketing Coordinator for the City of […]

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Elmwood Firefighter Service Recognition Awards

On September 12, 2018 our Elmwood Firefighters were presented with Long Service Awards. Please join us in congratulating our dedicated firefighters! Deputy Fire Chief, Wayne McLeod – 40 Years, Firefighter Perry McKnight – 15 Years and Captain Scot Beckenhauer – 15 Years

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Bruce County Accessibility Advisory Committee Members Wanted

The County of Bruce invites applications from members of the public who are interested in serving as volunteers on the Accessibility Advisory Committee. As defined by Section 29(3) of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 the majority of Committee members shall be persons with disabilities. The main duties of the Accessibility Advisory Committee […]

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Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club Celebrates 130 Years! Tournament Saturday, September 15

The Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club is celebrating their 130th Anniversary and hosting a tournament this Saturday, September 15, 2018 to celebrate this milestone! Members of Brockton Council will be presenting the Club with a Recognition Certificate at 9:45 a.m. with the Tournament to follow at 10:00 a.m. at 207 Jane Street, Walkerton. Join us in […]

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Free Composting 101 Workshop – Saturday, September 22, 2018

Learn how to turn your kitchen and garden waste into an amazing soil amendment for your lawn or garden! Join Brockton Horticulturalist, Barb Hauri-Nixon and Compost Educator, Brandy Patterson to learn the basics, see several compost systems in action, and get your hands dirty with a hands-on demonstration. Location: Walkerton Fire Hall (Parking at rear/North […]

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Temporary Road Closure – Sunday, September 23, 2018

There will be a Temporary Road Closure on Sunady, September 23, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Durham Street from May Street to the Bridge, including sections of Robinson Street, Maple Street, Alma Street and Wallace Street for the Run4Health in support of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation. Thank you for your […]

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Brockton Hires Director of Operations

Press Release: Brockton Hires Director of Operations Brockton, Ontario (August 28, 2018) – The Municipality of Brockton is pleased to announce the hiring of Jamie Morgan as the incoming Director of Operations for the Municipality of Brockton. Jamie has over eight years’ experience as a Manager of Operations for The Township of Chatsworth, and formerly […]

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TVO Publishes Television Series on Bruce County

For thousands of years, people have been drawn by the beauty, abundance and mystery of Ontario’s rugged Bruce Peninsula. TVO is showing a three-part series exploring the history of Bruce County and the Saugeen/Bruce Peninsula. View more information about this television program on TVO’s Website. Episode 1 – The Fishing Chiefs explores the Saugeen Ojibway’s […]

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Wild Fire Safety

With cottage and camping season upon us, and the headlines of wildfire in the news, it is important to remember that wildfires destroy an average of 200,000 hectares of forested land each year in Ontario. Here are some tips to help protect our wildlands from the devastation of fire: Always check for local Municipal or […]