TEESWATER - A proposed contract for the reconstruction of John Street in Mildmay was defeated after a tied vote at South Bruce council’s July 14 meeting.
South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner
TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.
Businesses prepare for IPM arrival
BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)
Bruce County IPM preparations enter final stretch ahead of September event
BRUCE COUNTY - With less than 70 days remaining before the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, preparations are continuing across Bruce County...
Saugeen Student Start-Up Program helps youth turn ideas into businesses
BRUCE COUNTY - The Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP) has returned for its seventh year.
Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue
BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.
Three candidates filed for South Bruce council, nomination period ends August 21
SOUTH BRUCE - The unofficial list of candidates for the 2026 South Bruce municipal election remains sparse as of early July, with only a handful of people having filed nomination papers and several council positions still without candidates.
Council advised to extend insurance
TEESWATER - A six-month insurance policy extension was recommended to South Bruce council after reviewed options for adjusting the municipality’s insurance renewal cycle found that an 18-month term would likely not be workable across all coverages.
South Bruce approves payment for drainage project omitted from budgets
TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved payment of a $140,525.42 invoice for drainage improvement work on the Metcalfe-Wright Municipal Drain after staff reported the expense had been left out of the municipality’s capital budgets following an oversight.
South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects
TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.
South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining
TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.
South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager
TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.
Outdated website adds to frustration over BMO closures
BRUCE COUNTY - The Bank of Montreal (BMO) branches in Walkerton, Mildmay and Teeswater have now closed, leaving customers in three Bruce County communities travelling to Hanover for in-person banking services, while some residents say the transition has been confusing and difficult.
WDCS students raise more than $5,000 for Saugeen Hospice at first-ever “Hop for Hospice”
WALKERTON - Students at Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) Elementary raised more than $5,000 for hospice care during a first-time fundraiser that combined physical activity, pledges and community support, school officials say.
BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement
HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover.
