During the regular Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) meeting in March, Chair Ed McGugan asked the board if they would like staff to develop a policy that prioritizes buying Canadian goods and services.
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A critical choice
Up for another election?
McLean to run in Huron-Bruce for federal Green Party
The list of declared Huron-Bruce riding candidates for the April 28 federal election has grown to include, Gregory McLean, who will run for the Green Party.
Submissions open for Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s ‘the rural queer agenda’ exhibit
The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is calling for submissions from 2SLGBTQIA+ artists for their curated exhibit ‘the rural queer agenda.’
The Sights and Sounds of Success
The arena is cleared of ice. Stoves, tables and the conveyor will be put in place The Belmore Maple…
Four recent thefts highlighted
Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and police are asking for assistance in solving the following thefts.
Council members follow budget, keep pool closed for 2025 season
South Bruce Council has decided to maintain the closure of the Teeswater and Mildmay Pools on Sunday after significant deliberation, with some council members saying the issue can be revisited during the next budget process.
LWHA reminds public hospitals are not testing sites, requires masking at hospital
LISTOWEL - Last week, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) issued a news release regarding an increase in measles activity.
HPPH notifies public of another Listowel measles exposure
HURON-PERTH - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of one new measles exposure.
South Bruce U18, U15 Blades set sights on provincial championships
After an impressive post-season including only one loss in the Western Ontario Athletics Association (WOAA) finals, the South Bruce U18 Blades were named WOAA champions late last month.
South Bruce to invest $8 million from NWMO through ONE Investments firm
After a presentation from representatives of ONE Investment, the only organization permitted by the province to participate in certain investment plans on behalf of municipalities, South Bruce Council approved an investment policy with the group.
Landfill life expectancy at 13.5 years
An annual report on the Teeswater-Culross landfill prompted some questions from South Bruce Council regarding the life expectancy of the site.
Development charges to proceed despite concerns
Despite concerns about how development charges could impact future growth of the municipality, South Bruce Council voted in favour of continuing with the process of creating said charges.
South Bruce Council nixes plan for water tower due to budget
Due to budgetary concerns, the council of the Municipality of South Bruce has decided to abandon a project that would have seen an elevated tower built in Teeswater to provide water storage and higher water pressure in the village’s water system.
Annual men’s slow pitch tournament coming back to Fordwich in May
Council here declared the Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament at the Fordwich Ball Park to be of municipal significance during the March 18 meeting.
