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.
Teeswater students honour veterans through No Stone Left Alone ceremony
TEESWATER – Sacred Heart School students joined Legion members, families and volunteers at Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery on Sept. 30 to honour veterans and ensure their stories are not forgotten.
Brockton honours the day of Truth and Reconciliation
Elder Shirley John and Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody led the Walk for Wenjack on Sept. 30.
WDCS walks for Terry Fox
WALKERTON - Students at Walkerton District Community School take part in a Terry Fox Run on Oct. 2.
IPM marks Year of the Woman Farmer
WALKERTON - Ten women from Bruce County and the surrounding area were recognized for their contributions to agriculture and rural communities during a special ceremony at the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.
Nitrogen levels remain elevated at one Teeswater River monitoring site
OUTH BRUCE - Elevated nitrogen levels at one Teeswater River monitoring site have exceeded the federal objective every year since monitoring began, prompting questions from South Bruce council about whether more investigation is needed into where the nutrient is coming from.
