The proposed 5.97 per cent budget increase for Bruce County may be less than the projected 7.08%, but it’s still more than what some members of county council would like to see.
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Bluewater District School Board welcomes surge in student enrolment
As students, staff, and families settle into the 2025-2026 school year, Bluewater District School Board is pleased to report a boost in enrolment. Preliminary numbers show an increase of 236 students since the fall of last year.
Final swamp tour of the season a success
It was a full house for the last Greenock Swamp Tour of the season for the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association.
Belgrave property owners to prepare for deferred water system costs
On Oct. 7, council here received an update from Treasurer Sean Brophy signalling financial planning for property owners hooked up to the Belgrave water system.
OPP summer crime statistics show impaired driving an issue locally
At its Sept. 29 meeting, the Huron County OPP board discussed crime and traffic statistics from the summer.
Autumn Skies
Exceptional weather conditions during the last few weeks saw temperatures in Southwestern Ontario…
Province commits to assisting with OPP costs; AMO says efforts fall short
In a letter to OPP-policed municipalities dated Sept. 26, 2025, Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General’s office listed new commitments in wake of this spring’s review of the OPP cost recovery model for municipalities.
Special advisor appointed by Ontario’s Chief MOH meets with Grey-Bruce health unit and board, county representatives
On Aug. 14, the Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, (MOH) Dr. Kieran Moore, temporarily assumed the powers of the Grey Bruce Board of Health, under section 77.1 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
North Perth launches new public safety video to share a powerful message
LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth and the North Perth Fire Department announced on Oct. 10 the launch of a new grain bin safety public service announcement (PSA) created by Memory Tree Productions.
RALP initiative funds environmental projects on farmland
WROXETER - Are you a farmer with marginal/low-quality land, erosion-prone areas, or wet/unproductive field sections?
Horticultural Society hosts Thanksgiving event
WINGHAM - The Wingham and District Horticultural Society held a special Thanksgiving event prior to its October regular meeting.
Lexi Johnston praised at council for CNE Ambassadorship title
LISTOWEL - It was a family affair at the Oct. 6 North Perth Council meeting when Lexi Johnston was praised for her Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassadorship win.
Large drainage project to intersect Highway 23 re-routed around vital gas main at cost of over $830,000
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got its first look at an engineering report for the Harold Good Municipal Drain project, which recommends $833,900 in work.
Severance approved for Atwood Heritage Processing
LISTOWEL - According to a report to council on Oct. 6 by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland, a proposed severance, if approved by Perth County, will separate the two Atwood Heritage meat processing facilities.
Council approves Carson Farms severance despite staff recommendation to reject application
LISTOWEL - A report by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland recommended denial of an application, from David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd., to sever a 50 acre horse farm, located on the north side of Perth Line 86, from the adjacent 100 acre agriculture field.
