TEESWATER – South Bruce has recorded more than $66 million in construction value so far in 2026, setting a new high for building-permit revenue.
Mildmay
Reduced setbacks approved for Mildmay residential pool project
TEESWATER – Less than half the required distance from the street will separate a planned pool service building in Mildmay from the property line.
Council considers fee relief for community service groups
TEESWATER – South Bruce council is asking staff to examine options for reducing or waiving building permit fees and other municipal charges for community service groups working on local projects.
Mildmay Optimists seek improvements to park
MILDMAY – The Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club members requested to work with the municipality to explore adding accessible features and other amenities to Water Tower Park in the west end of Mildmay.
South Bruce candidates answer questions
Candidates for the upcoming South Bruce municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers
Summer support helps Bluewater students return to school
CHESLEY – More than 2,000 Bluewater students received summer support to make the transition back to school easier, with mental health and special education staff helping prepare them for September.
Dress Purple campaign returns to Grey-Bruce for October
OWEN SOUND – A month-long Dress Purple campaign is returning to Grey and Bruce counties this October.
School boards form joint committee
GREY-BRUCE – The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) and Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) have formed a joint committee.
Math remains Bluewater board priority: 2025-26 EQAO results
BRUCE-GREY – Mathematics results remain the main area of concern for the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB).
Election voting opens Oct. 19
SOUTH BRUCE- Residents will begin voting in the 2026 municipal and school board election on Oct. 19, with ballots available online or by telephone until 8 p.m. on Oct. 26.

