After receiving direction from council to continue investigating development charges (DCs) for the municipality, South Bruce staff looked for further direction on preferred exemptions, phasing in plans and discounts in the program.
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Brockton community rebranding initiative closer to fruition
Communities within Brockton will be the focus of a rebranding exercise approved by municipal council last week.
Brockton increases summer staff due to high program demand
Due to a significant increase in interest during the 2024 summer season and a similar surge in interest this year, Brockton council approved the hiring of additional summer students to run summer day camps.
Brockton to support Walkerton homecoming with seed money and discount
The Municipality of Brockton will support the 2026 Walkerton Homecoming with seed money at council’s direction, which also sets a standard facility rental reduction for similar future requests.
Upcoming Glitz and Blitz Wedding and Event Expo set to dazzle and inspire at Parkview Gardens
LISTOWEL – As springtime weather approaches, so does the wedding season. Lucky for brides, grooms…
With or without CanCon, start watching, listening, reading Canadian
“First of all, there is no Canadian culture. I’ve never read any Canadian literature. And when have you ever heard anyone say, ‘Honey, let’s stay in and order Canadian food?’” – Stu Smiley (as played by Kevin Pollack) in Canadian Bacon.
Grey-Bruce sees ‘growing trend’ of human traffickers using short-term rentals
Education surrounding human trafficking occurring in short-term rental accommodations locally is being pushed in Grey and Bruce counties.
South Bruce approves replacement of truck
Despite a recommendation from staff to purchase a vehicle from Leslie Motors, South Bruce Council voted to go with a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado from Hallman GMC to replace a vehicle that was lost last year.
South Bruce Council costs top $100,000 in 2024
In 2024, South Bruce Municipal Council cost ratepayers a total of $107,345.15 between honorariums, meeting expenses, and per diems.
Organic waste, new blue box program debated by county council
As part of a discussion regarding the transition to the new blue box system and potential for collection of source-separated organics, Bruce County Council discussed numerous options for the future of waste collection in the county.
