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The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applications for the position of Deputy Chief/Fire Prevention Officer, supporting the Director of Fire and Emergency Services in all aspects of operations related to the Walkerton & Elmwood Fire Departments. Read the News Post for more information.

The Council of the Municipality of Brockton met on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bruce County Council Chambers (30 Park Street, Walkerton) and electronically on Zoom Video Conferencing and livestreamed to the Municipality of Brockton's Agenda Management Software, eScribe. View Highlights from the Council Meeting in the News Post.

The Municipality of Brockton is pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions and long-standing service of Deputy Chief Glen Wilhelm of the Walkerton Fire Department, who will be retiring from his role as Deputy Chief effective July 1, 2026. Following his retirement, Glen will continue to support the department in the honorary role of Deputy Chief Emeritus. Read the Press Release for more information.

The Municipality of Brockton has completed an update to its Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to introduce new and enhanced financial incentives that support the development of multi-unit and affordable housing on eligible properties across the municipality. On January 13, 2026, Brockton Council adopted By-law 2026-007, formally approving the updated Community Improvement Plan. Read the News Post for more information.

The agenda for the Municipality of Brockton Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. is available on our Current Council Meeting Agenda webpage. This meeting will be conducted at the Bruce County Council Chambers (30 Park Street, Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0) and electronically on Zoom Video Conferencing and livestreamed to the Municipality's Agenda Management Software, eSCRIBE. Read the News Post for more information on how to access the meeting.

The February 2026 Edition of the Brockton Buzz Newsletter is available on our website at Brockton.ca/Buzz. Read the News Post for more information on the content included in this month's newsletter.

The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the following positions: Workplace Safety and Fire Services Coordinator, Recreation Administrator, Senior Accounting/Payroll Clerk, and GIS and Operations Technician. Read the News Post for more information about these positions.

The Municipality Brockton is excited to partner with Bruce County to launch the Spruce the Bruce program on February 2, 2026. Spruce the Bruce provides grant funding to help strengthen communities as well as maintain and enhance downtown businesses. Eligible businesses and property owners may learn more and apply at sprucethebruce.com. Read the News Post for more information.

The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton is seeking Requests for Expressions of Interest (‘REOI”) from qualified developers for the development of a residential subdivision composed of 51 housing units referred to as "the Eastridge Subdivision". The Municipality invites proposals that can help realize the potential for the Eastridge Subdivision as a new development for “missing middle” housing units, developing the Eastridge Subdivision into a vibrant, sustainable, and design-forward neighbourhood that responds to the community’s housing and growth needs. Read the News Post for more information.