TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time.
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Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election
HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.
Mayor Goetz wins race by 63 votes
TEESWATER – Mark Goetz has won another term as South Bruce mayor by just 63 votes, while nearly half of eligible voters cast ballots in a municipal election that also saw two councillors acclaimed and three candidates compete for two Teeswater-Culross seats.
Formosa resident’s years-long push for sidewalks meets uncertain future
FORMOSA – After moving to Formosa in 2020, Marleen Muldoon began asking why a stretch of sidewalk along Bruce Road 12 had disappeared and whether it would ever be replaced.
Jubilee Acres project calls it a day after 30 years
MILDMAY – It’s always a bittersweet time when a long project comes to a successful conclusion.
SEDC marks 40 years of helping local businesses grow
HANOVER – Four decades of business lending, entrepreneurship support and community development were celebrated Oct. 22 as the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) marked its 40th anniversary with a gathering of community members, business owners and partners.
Bluewater board CEO thanks trustees at end of term
CHESLEY – Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) CEO AJ Keene thanked trustees for their service and recognized the contributions of departing members at the board’s final regular meeting before the Oct. 26 municipal election.
Bluewater board targets math achievement with new action plan
CHESLEY – The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is continuing targeted mathematics coaching, expanding professional learning for teachers and using more student assessment data to address achievement gaps that have left local results below provincial standards in Grades 3, 6 and 9.
Fire crews answer 147 calls as safety efforts continue
TEESWATER – Local fire rescue responded to 52 emergency calls between July 1 and Oct. 1, while advancing equipment upgrades, fire prevention education and emergency preparedness projects across the municipality.
Goetz hangs on to Mayor position in tight race
Mayor Mark Goetz defended his position against incumbent Councillor Mike Niesen in the South Bruce municipal election, but with a very tight margin.
