Council here had their first draft budget discussion for 2025, hearing from Treasurer Sean Brophy as well as department heads on the year’s outlook in budgeting everything from road repair to landfill maintenance to animal control.
South Bruce’s environmental department focuses on water and sewage improvements
The municipality’s environmental department presented their first draft 2025 Capital Projects to council here on Jan. 21.
Ontario’s new building code takes effect with over 2,000 changes
Ontario’s new 2024 Building Code took effect Jan. 1, 2025, which includes over 2,000 changes aimed at “easing regulations for the construction sector, enhancing building safety and quality, and simplifying housing development,” states a report to South Bruce Council by the building department.
South Bruce supports resolution objecting to burden of subsidizing aggregate industry
Council here supported a resolution from the Township of Puslinch, located south of Guelph, which expressed a “strong objection” to a new burden placed on municipal taxpayers to subsidize the aggregate industry, the letter states.
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry adopts multi-year accessibility plan
Council here adopted the Annual and Multi-Year Accessibility Plans from the County of Huron – a commitment to further the inclusivity of Morris-Turnberry’s community members.
BMO branches in Teeswater, Wingham to amalgamate
Bank of Montreal’s (BMO) Teeswater location on Clinton St. will close, amalgamating with the banks’ Wingham branch at 55 Josephine St. as of July 25, 2025.
Huron OPP Detachment Commander steps down
Inspector Jason Younan, Huron OPP Detachment Commander, has resigned, accepting another position within the OPP, Constable Craig Soldan with OPP West Region confirmed.
Plot twist
I like to look back on my life so far as if it were chapters in a book. Things have always moved in phases – much like seasons, I believe there to be clear distinctions between one chapter of my life, and turning a page into another.
South Bruce Recreation and Facilities propose their year in projects
At their first budget meeting of 2025, council here heard from the Recreation and Facilities Department as they presented their proposed draft 2025 capital budget, outlining specific initiatives and needs the night of Jan. 21.
Musician from Milverton the latest local to represent country music on international stage
Janna Leduc is no stranger to the highly competitive, hustle and grind of a career musician. She’s made her mark – her name dotting the line-ups of shows, tours and festivals throughout Perth and Huron Counties, Ontario, Canada and the wider world in previous years.
South Bruce considers $20 million capital budget proposal
On Jan. 21, council here began hearing from the heads of multiple departments, who presented their needs and recommended projects for 2025 in order to maintain assets and eventually, approve where the various budgets land.
SVCA approves 2025 budget
A contentious 2025 budget passed during the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s annual general meeting on Jan. 17, which will usher in a municipal levy increase of 17.51 per cent for South Bruce.
South Bruce Blades take on Central Perth Predators for Minor Hockey Days
The Central Perth Predators kicked off a weekend of their minor hockey fun days at Elma-Logan Arena…
South Bruce committee focuses on firefighter-specific health concerns
Council here heard an update on the municipality’s health and safety activities at their Dec. 10 meeting.
Morris-Turnberry sees slower 2024 for building permits, construction values
At their Jan. 14 meeting, council here heard a year end report from the municipality’s building department, offering a glimpse of 2024 in growth from a construction perspective.
