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Centennial Park, Lobies Park, and the Walkerton Kinsmen Tot Lot Park, and Walkerton Ball Diamonds are all closed due to flooding. Low lying areas of trails may also be flooded out due to high water levels along the Saugeen River and Silver Creek and ongoing rainfall. Please avoid these areas as they pose a safety risk.

Bruce County, Ontario: Bruce County and the Municipality of Brockton are proud to support the 2026 International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo, taking place September 22–26, 2026, in Walkerton. For five days, the County and Municipality will welcome visitors from across Ontario — and beyond — to experience a joint showcase highlighting the region’s agricultural heritage, innovation, and vibrant community. Read the Media Release for more information.

Saugeen Conservation has issued a Flood Warning for Brockton due to flooding along Silver Creek. Heavy rainfall (30–45 mm) overnight caused the creek to overflow, with more rain (10–15 mm) expected today. Debris at road crossings may worsen conditions. Localized flooding is also reported along the Saugeen River at Lobies Park. Please use caution near waterways. Flows are strong and banks may be unstable. Residents near Silver Creek should stay alert. This advisory is in effect until March 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM. A reminder that Municipal Road Closures are posted to Municipal 511's website.

The Council of the Municipality of Brockton met on Tuesday, March 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 March 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 agenda for the Municipality of Brockton Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 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.

Bruce County, Ontario: Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation project will resume on Monday, March 9, 2026. Initially, motorists can expect intermittent lane closures on the bridge, with traffic control measures in place. Within the month, the bridge will transition to alternating traffic with a single-lane closure managed by temporary traffic lights and additional traffic control measures. Read the Media Release for more information.

The Council of the Municipality of Brockton met on Tuesday, February 24, 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.

Updated February 25, 2026:
This media release has been updated to reflect changes provided by the developer on February 25, 2026. The information was accurate at the time of original publication on February 23, 2026.

Brockton, ON, February 23, 2026 – The Municipality of Brockton and project developer Edificio are pleased to announce significant progress on a new integrated food, retail, and fuel development at 2 Ontario Road in Walkerton.