Elected officials and staff promote Bruce County on the world stage
In March, staff and elected officials from Bruce County attended the annual MIPIM event in Cannes, France. MIPIM is one of the world’s largest real...
St. Andrew’s Church seeks designation under the Ontario Heritage Act
At the recent meeting of the Municipal Heritage Committee (Apr. 19/23), Linda Doll brought forward a presentation on behalf of the Trustees and Congregation...
Canada joins countries worldwide to end animal testing for cosmetics
The Canadian government has published in its Notice of Ways and Means Motion the contents of the pending Budget Implementation Act, including measures that will prohibit testing...
Homelessness Prevention Program receives increased support in Bruce & Grey Counties
While homelessness may not seem to be as evident or obvious in Bruce and Grey Counties, it is there. With rising rents and food...
Groundbreaking begins new Innovation Park development
Innovation Park designed to attract new businesses and research groups
On an unseasonably warm but blustery day, Mayor Luke Charbonneau officially began the construction of...
Town seeking public input on North Shore Park proposal
As part of the effort to reimagine Port Elgin’s North Shore Park, Council in a recorded vote with five in favour and three against,...
Budget holds steady at below inflation
Council has worked through the Town’s proposed 2023 Business Plan and Budget creating a fiscally responsible roadmap to provide essential services and, at the...
Huron-Bruce MP’s Bill C-234 adopted at Third Reading in the House of Commons
Ben Lobb, Member of Parliament for Huron—Bruce issued the following statement today, March 30th (2023), “Yesterday, the House of Commons voted on my Private...
Town issues building permit for Port Elgin Beach CCV development
Following a contentious long-term issue surrounding a proposed development on Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores) main beach, final approval has been given after the Town...
Milestone report on historic North Shore Park brought to Council
North Shore Park on Port Elgin's waterfront is one of Saugeen Shores’ most cherished and oldest parks.
It includes a large area of treed passive...
Insurance coverage for Sidewalk Patio and Sidewalk Café Encroachment Policy to remain constant
During COVID-19, a patio policy was put in place to allow restaurants to have outdoor patios to facilitate 'al fresco' dining when indoor usage...
Town updates sale and other disposition of Land Policy
As part of the Town’s ongoing efforts to improve transparency and accountability, the Town is moving to change its Sale and Other Disposition of...
Town Launches Food Waste Diversion Pilot Program
The Town is looking for residents to participate in a food waste diversion pilot program. Saugeen Shores has partnered with Food Cycle Science (FCS)...
Bruce County appoints new Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Bruce County announces the appointment of Christine MacDonald as the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, effective March 23, 2023. The creation of the Deputy CAO...
