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September 4, 2025 - Bruce County, Ontario: 1.5 acres of land located on Eastridge Road in Walkerton will be the future site of a 40-unit residential apartment-style development. The finalization of the purchase and sale between the Bruce County Housing Corporation (BCHC) and the Municipality of Brockton was part of the September 4, 2025, Bruce County Housing Corporation board meeting. Read the News Post for full details.

The Municipality of Brockton is seeking feedback to assist with preparation of the 2026 Budget. Read our News Post for more information.

The Council of the Municipality of Brockton met on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 for two meetings held 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. Read the News Post to view Highlights from the meetings.

The agendas for the following meetings on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 are available on our Current Council Meeting Agenda webpage. Both meetings 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.  

• 6:30 p.m. - Committee of Adjustment Meeting
• 7:00 p.m. - Council Meeting

Read the News Post for more information on each meeting's agendas and instructions on how to access each meeting.

The Chief Fire Official for Brockton has lifted the partial open air burn ban as of 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The partial burn ban was issued on August 11, 2025 due to recent extreme temperatures and a lack of rainfall.

Agricultural, brush, and derelict building burn permits can now resume. Recreational fires (for cooking and warmth) can also continue, in compliance with Brockton’s Open Air Burn By-Law 2017-034.

Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining public safety.

The August 2025 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 Council of the Municipality of Brockton are holding a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. electronically on Zoom Video Conferencing and livestreamed to the Municipality's Agenda Management Software, eSCRIBE. The agenda for the Special Council Meeting is available on our Current Council Meeting Agenda webpage. Read the News Post for information on how to access the virtual meeting.

Due to increased water usage, the Municipality of Brockton is reminding residents of By-Law 2005-23: Being a By-Law to Restrict the Use of Municipal Water Supply By Limiting The Times Permitted to Water Gardens or Lawns. 

Watering Schedule:

•    Even-numbered civic addresses: Permitted to water on even-numbered calendar days between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
•    Odd-numbered civic addresses: Permitted to water on odd-numbered calendar days between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
•    Automatic watering systems: May operate any day, but only between 2:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Residents are also asked to be mindful of their overall daily water consumption to help conserve water supply and reduce the strain on the municipal system.