Recently-named South Bruce Manager of Fire Services/Fire Chief Krista Tiernan told South Bruce Council that fire calls in the first four months of 2025 were down slightly from the same period last year.
Housing strategy highlights need for more, varied housing
TEESWATER – Consulting Firm Deloitte Canada’s Jamie Vann Struth presented a municipal housing…
Vendor costs result in implementation of agricultural recycling fee
South Bruce, due to an increase in price from a service provider, will be charging the equivalent of one bag tag for bags of agricultural plastic, such as bale wrap, immediately.
Wendt’s Jewellery in Mildmay to close after 140 years
MILDMAY – When it comes to the success of the family-run business Wendt’s Jewellery, which has…
Senior Legionnaires triumph over Juniors in Minor Baseball Day match
The Listowel Junior Legionnaires (in yellow) were edged out in a high-scoring exhibition game by the Senior Legionnaires (in green) as part of the Listowel Minor Baseball Day celebration on Saturday. The Seniors claimed bragging rights with a 13-10 victory over the Juniors.
Monkton firefighters host final breakfast for season among North Perth stations
While some may say they were saving the best for last, others were just happy to help out at the Monkton firefighter’s breakfast on June 8. The breakfast was the last in the annual series of events hosted by the North Perth Fire Department after events were previously held in Listowel and Atwood. Ab
Hillcrest hosts track and field event
Hillcrest Central School in Teeswater held its annual track and field event last week.
South Bruce Council holds moment of silence for crash victims from Walkerton school
Mayor Mark Goetz opened South Bruce Council’s May 27 council meeting by holding a moment of silence for the teacher and four students from Walkerton District Community School last month, paying special note to one student.
South Bruce Coun. Ireland questions logic of provincial recycling plan
South Bruce Councillor Mark Ireland, who sits on the Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR) organization as a manager, says the implementation of the new recycling program seems to have been done without considering rural implications.
Development charges key to keeping taxes low with forecasted growth
The residents of South Bruce could find themselves on the hook for some significant infrastructure spending depending on how South Bruce Council decides to handle development charges.
South Bruce implements allocation policy to prepare for forecasted growth
As a result of forecasted growth, staff at the Municipality of South Bruce prepared a servicing allocation policy for municipal infrastructure, which South Bruce Council approved late last month.
South Bruce Council defers development charge decision
Development charges are once again on hold in South Bruce as, after hearing from developers, council members decided to defer a decision on the controversial issue pending more research.
Municipality of South Bruce supports Teeswater 150th event
The Municipality of South Bruce will support the group organizing the 150th anniversary of the founding of the village of Teeswater next month.
Carson marks last auction with calves to benefit local groups
David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd.’s final sale last week raised over $33,000 for local community groups and organizations through a charity sale of three calves.
Walk for Alzhemier’s held in Listowel
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, benefiting the Alzheimer Society of Canada, took place on the weekend. In Listowel, the walk was held at Between the Lines.
