FORMOSA – After moving to Formosa in 2020, Marleen Muldoon began asking why a stretch of sidewalk along Bruce Road 12 had disappeared and whether it would ever be replaced.
SEDC marks 40 years of helping local businesses grow
HANOVER – Four decades of business lending, entrepreneurship support and community development were celebrated Oct. 22 as the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) marked its 40th anniversary with a gathering of community members, business owners and partners.
Bluewater board CEO thanks trustees at end of term
CHESLEY – Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) CEO AJ Keene thanked trustees for their service and recognized the contributions of departing members at the board’s final regular meeting before the Oct. 26 municipal election.
Bluewater board targets math achievement with new action plan
CHESLEY – The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is continuing targeted mathematics coaching, expanding professional learning for teachers and using more student assessment data to address achievement gaps that have left local results below provincial standards in Grades 3, 6 and 9.
Fire crews answer 147 calls as safety efforts continue
TEESWATER – Local fire rescue responded to 52 emergency calls between July 1 and Oct. 1, while advancing equipment upgrades, fire prevention education and emergency preparedness projects across the municipality.
Construction value tops $66M despite no new housing permits in third quarter
TEESWATER – South Bruce has recorded more than $66 million in construction value so far in 2026, setting a new high for building-permit revenue.
Reduced setbacks approved for Mildmay residential pool project
TEESWATER – Less than half the required distance from the street will separate a planned pool service building in Mildmay from the property line.
Council considers fee relief for community service groups
TEESWATER – South Bruce council is asking staff to examine options for reducing or waiving building permit fees and other municipal charges for community service groups working on local projects.
Mildmay Optimists seek improvements to park
MILDMAY – The Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club members requested to work with the municipality to explore adding accessible features and other amenities to Water Tower Park in the west end of Mildmay.
Summer support helps Bluewater students return to school
CHESLEY – More than 2,000 Bluewater students received summer support to make the transition back to school easier, with mental health and special education staff helping prepare them for September.
Dress Purple campaign returns to Grey-Bruce for October
OWEN SOUND – A month-long Dress Purple campaign is returning to Grey and Bruce counties this October.
School boards form joint committee
GREY-BRUCE – The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) and Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) have formed a joint committee.
Math remains Bluewater board priority: 2025-26 EQAO results
BRUCE-GREY – Mathematics results remain the main area of concern for the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB).
Election voting opens Oct. 19
SOUTH BRUCE- Residents will begin voting in the 2026 municipal and school board election on Oct. 19, with ballots available online or by telephone until 8 p.m. on Oct. 26.
Schools honour Truth and Reconciliation
GREY-BRUCE – Students across Grey-Bruce marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.
