More financial relief for local municipalities
MPP Lisa Thompson has announced the provincial government is providing almost $2 million to local municipalities to offset operating costs for critical services and...
Exciting news for Southampton Care Centre
It was an exciting day for the Southampton Care Centre on Friday, December 18th, as Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson announced that the Centre would...
Local non-profit receives Big Hearts Initiative award
In May, the Government of Ontario launched its Small Businesses, Big Hearts Initiative—a campaign designed to recognize the remarkable ways Ontario small businesses and...
MPP Walker announces financial relief for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound municipalities
On December 16th, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill walker announced that local municipalities are receiving an additional $2,972,000 in Safe Restart Agreement funding.
The discretionary funding...
Saugeen Shores Council votes to close historic Pratt truss bridge
The Kolb Bridge in the former Saugeen Township was officially closed on December 15th (2020) after 90 years in service.
According to Saugeen Shores Councilor,...
Saugeen Shores launches expanded Styrofoam Recycling Pilot Program
Saugeen Shores is taking part in a pilot project with Second Wind Recycling for Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) recycling. This project will start on December...
MPP Walker excited about local Broadband Expansion
This week, the Governments of Canada and Ontario marked the beginning of construction of broadband infrastructure that will deliver reliable internet access to nearly...
Municipalities alarmed by Schedule 6 of provincial budget
When Schedule 6 of Bill 229 came to light with a resulting outcry from organizations and members of the public, the province said that...
Attainable Housing Task Force looking for feedback
The Town of Saugeen Shores Attainable Housing Task Force is drawing close to making key recommendations to Council. The task force is hosting two...
Provincial changes to Conservation Authorities Act, a threat to environmental protection
70 years of collaborative land use planning on the cusp of being compromised
The Province has announced changes to the Conservation Authorities Act in Schedule...
More new long-term spaces approved for Markdale
The Ontario government is moving forward with a new long-term care home project in Markdale to help reduce local waitlists and improve the quality...
Time to nominate a Remarkable Citizen
Not even a pandemic will prevent Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson from recognizing and celebrating remarkable citizens across the two counties.
Thompson has issued a call...
Tri-county region to lead Canada’s next generation of nuclear technology
On Friday, November 13th, the Province of Ontario announced an ongoing commitment to nuclear power - including development of new nuclear technologies - and...
Bruce County tourism businesses approved for one-time grant funding
Bruce County’s tourism industry is recognized as a major contributor to the local economy and continues to be impacted significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The...
