CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.
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Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.
South Bruce approves drainage deals, prepares to replace integrity commissioner
TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved drainage assessment agreements tied to a recent rural land severance and began preparations to replace its integrity commissioner during its May 26 meeting.
World Championship competitors join crokinole session in Scone
On June 4 Scone crokinole players welcomed special guests Debbie and Randy Harris from Colorado.
Additional dates to be permanently added to courthouse schedule
STRATFORD - A first-quarter report on the Provincial Offences Court Services Office shows decreased monthly caseload, but increased charges filed and fines collected.
North Perth Mayor uses Strong Mayor Powers to issue housing opportunity scan directive
NORTH PERTH - Mayor Todd Kasenberg has issued a mayoral directive under the municipality’s strong mayor powers, directing staff to undertake a North Perth Housing Acceleration Opportunity Scan aimed at identifying practical opportunities to increase housing supply – including housing that would be c
Museum and Cultural Centre celebrates Pride Month with Museums are a Drag!
SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is presentsing Museums are a Drag! An Evening of Drag show on Friday, June 12, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. as part of its Pride Month celebrations.
South Bruce reviews conservation deal, waste governance update
TEESWATER - South Bruce council is preparing to renew a watershed services agreement, monitor governance changes to its waste management system and stay engaged in nuclear host community discussions, according to an administrative update presented at the May 26 council meeting.
Artist Colleen Yenssen pictured with paintings from her Secrets exhibit
Artist Colleen Yenssen with paintings from her Secrets exhibit.
Annual Mildmay quilt show sees increased turnout
MILDMAY - The New Millennium Quilters’ Guild returned to the Mildmay-Carrick Recreational Complex with its quadrennial quilt show, drawing strong attendance and praise from attendees and participants alike.
Share the road and watch out for kids
A couple of years ago, it was roller-blades. Before that, it was skateboards. From time to time, there have been issues with bicycles, and sometimes golf carts and ATVs.
Perth County Council approves subdivision extending Woodview Drive, Atwood
STRATFORD - An application for a draft plan of subdivision was narrowly passed by Perth County Council last week.
‘A dynamic, growing and profitable dairy sector is good for Ontario’ – Greg Dietrich, OFA Zone 2 Director
GREY-BRUCE - Earlier this year, the Grey County and Bruce County Federations of Agriculture organized and sponsored their annual Politicians’ Meeting at the Elmwood Community Centre.
Things to do locally on summer break
It is the second week of June and summer seems suddenly upon us.
Feedback requested for Listowel’s west end development plans
LISTOWEL - An open house will be hosted on June 17 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex to collect input from residents about two development options for Listowel’s west end.
