Emily Bowen

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

TEESWATER – Local entrepreneurs could receive up to $7,000 toward starting or expanding a business through a program that combines a Bruce County grant with additional municipal funding. 

TEESWATER – The Municipality of South Bruce is joining a formal agreement with neighbouring municipalities, health organizations and community partners to support the recruitment and retention of physicians across northern Huron and southern Bruce counties.

TEESWATER – Finding a new integrity commissioner may prove challenging for South Bruce, as staff prepare to seek proposals after hearing some firms do not have the capacity to take on additional municipalities.

TEESWATER – The Teeswater Medical Centre is expanding its available treatment space after South Bruce council approved renovations that will allow a tenant to add services and accommodate new medical equipment. 

TEESWATER – A proposed community pavilion at Teeswater Kinsmen Park moved a step closer to reality after South Bruce council approved the Teeswater Kinsmen’s request to begin planning the project at its July 28 meeting.

TEESWATER - The Teeswater Agricultural Society is preparing to celebrate the 170th Teeswater Fair from Aug. 14 to 16, with organizers promising a weekend filled with agricultural competitions, family entertainment, motorsports and community traditions.

TEESWATER – South Bruce council approved several arena refrigeration maintenance projects on July 28.

TEESWATER – South Bruce Fire Rescue is applying for about $32,000 in provincial funding to purchase personal protective equipment for firefighters as the department continues updating safety practices and reviewing its operations.

TEESWATER – A scaled-back reconstruction of John Street in Mildmay will move ahead after South Bruce council voted on July 28 to award a construction contract that removes a planned sidewalk and retaining wall from the project.

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a $38,000 tile drain loan and appointed members to a joint compliance audit committee following decisions made at its July 14, 2026 meeting.

TEESWATER – Consultants say September ice is not to blame for recent refrigeration failures at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre, despite concerns from council about increased equipment breakdowns after the extended season began.

TEESWATER – A request to make the expanded Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) permanent has gained support from South Bruce council after the municipality saw its annual funding allocation increase significantly through the provincial program.

TEESWATER – Bruce Power funding could help South Bruce prepare for future growth, with five proposed studies looking at roads, buildings, accessibility, fire services and municipal planning needs connected to the proposed Bruce County Nuclear Project.