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thespec.com | Pauline Kerr
WALKERTON - Winter storms took their toll, including on the amenities in Centennial Park, knocking down the well-used pavilion beside the pool. At the May 27 meeting, council voted to approve the staff recommendation that the pavilion be rebuilt, at another location in Centennial Park. The report by Colleen Gillis, director of community services, stated the pavilion collapsed on Feb. 24.
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1 day ago | 
thespec.com | Pauline Kerr
WALKERTON - On May 27, Brockton Council supported the resolution by Coun. Greg McLean, seconded by Coun. Tim Elphick, concerning Bill 5: Unleashing Ontario’s Economy Act. Although the one-month comment period for the bill has expired, copies of the resolution will be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, the minister of municipal affairs and housing, MPP Lisa Thompson, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all Ontario municipalities.
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1 day ago | 
thespec.com | Pauline Kerr
WALKERTON - The May 27 meeting of Brockton council began with a minute of silence, to honour the five people from Walkerton District Community School who lost their lives in a devastating car crash, and the man who was killed in an industrial incident in Chepstow, all on Friday, May 23. “We will open the meeting by acknowledging the tragedy that our community has suffered, and the deep loss that the families and the Walkerton District school community have experienced,” said Mayor Chris Peabody.
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1 day ago | 
thespec.com | Pauline Kerr
WALKERTON - The green bin update by Nicholas Schnurr, director of operations, provided additional information, as directed by council at the May 13 meeting, including on rates of diversion that could be expected.
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thespec.com | Pauline Kerr
WALKERTON - A report on the Municipality of Brockton’s new plow truck ended up being discussed with another report from finance, during the May 27 council meeting. The truck – actually, the attachments – ended up costing more than expected. During 2024 budget deliberations, council had approved $300,000 for the purchase of a replacement plow truck, to be funded through long-term debt.
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3 days ago | 
midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr
WALKERTON – The May 27 meeting of Brockton council began with a minute of silence, to honour the five people from Walkerton District Community School who lost their lives in a devastating car crash, and the man who was killed in an industrial incident in Chepstow, all on Friday, May 23. “We will open the…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
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3 days ago | 
midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr
WALKERTON – On May 27, Brockton Council supported the resolution by Coun. Greg McLean, seconded by Coun. Tim Elphick, concerning Bill 5: Unleashing Ontario’s Economy Act. Although the one-month comment period for the bill has expired, copies of the resolution will be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, the minister of municipal affairs and housing, MPP…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
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3 days ago | 
midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr
WALKERTON – The final item discussed during the May 27 council meeting was the tragedy loss of a great teacher and four remarkable students from Walkerton District Community School. Mayor Chris Peabody told council he’d put together a list of the celebrations of life, and funerals, all scheduled for May 31 and June 1. He…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
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3 days ago | 
midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr
WALKERTON – A report on the Municipality of Brockton’s new plow truck ended up being discussed with another report from finance, during the May 27 council meeting. The truck – actually, the attachments – ended up costing more than expected. During 2024 budget deliberations, council had approved $300,000 for the purchase of a replacement plow…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
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3 days ago | 
midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr
Our provincial government is making a concerted effort to push through legislation aimed at cutting red tape and “getting things done, faster.” It sounds good. With all the red tape, it is sometimes a wonder anything at all gets constructed – studies, consultations, reports, public meetings … the list goes on, sometimes delaying development for…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
