CHESLEY - More than 1,200 students from across Grey and Bruce counties gathered in Chesley for the 25th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, a three-day event focused on water education, conservation and hands-on learning.
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Council debates investments and procurement as South Bruce finalizes 2025 finances
TEESWATER - As South Bruce works to close out its 2025 finances, questions around investment returns, procurement rules and staff workload emerged as central concerns.
Bluewater board rolls out Grades 1–9 literacy and math frameworks to standardize instruction
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) trustees received an update May 19 on new Grades 1–9 language and mathematics instruction frameworks aimed at strengthening consistency, clarity and instructional time across schools.
Teeswater water tower completion draws closer with scheduled work
TEESWATER - After several days of rescheduling due to weather and mechanical issues, the Teeswater water tower was set to reach a major milestone as crews were scheduled to lift the structure into place on May 27.
Sting down Milverton in HCFL season opener
The Huron County Fastball League’s (HCFL) 2026 season kicked off over the weekend with the Milverton Millwrights visiting the Sebringville Sting on Friday, May 22.
Incumbent Mark Goetz files to run for mayor in South Bruce
Mayor Mark Goetz is the first candidate to file for a municipal council position in South Bruce, seeking to reclaim his current position.
South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend
TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.
South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone
TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.
South Bruce finalizes election procedures, urges voters to confirm registration ahead of 2026 vote
SOUTH BRUCE - Preparations for the 2026 municipal and school board elections are underway with election procedures finalized, voter outreach in progress and the nomination period now open, according to a May update from the municipality’s clerk.
No Stone Left Alone ceremonies honour more than 90 veterans in Culross-Teeswater and Smith cemeteries
TEESWATER - Community members gathered at two local cemeteries on May 14 to take part in No Stone Left Alone (NSLA) ceremonies.
South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report
TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.
Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region
CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.
Bluewater District School Board reports stable financial outlook in latest interim update
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) expects to remain on track to meet its financial obligations for the 2025-2026 school year, despite shifting costs and enrollment changes.
Bluewater District School Board details safety program, inspections and injury trends for 2025–26 school year
CHESLEY - A new report shows the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is continuing to focus on injury prevention, with workplace inspections and staff training as part of its efforts to maintain safe conditions for employees across the system in the 2025–2026 school year.
Bluewater school board moves ahead with new equity action plan for 2026 – 2029 rollout
CHESLEY - A new equity plan aimed at removing systemic barriers and strengthening inclusive practices across schools is set to take shape at the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB), with trustees reviewing its early rollout during a May 5 governance standing committee meeting.
