Author Archives: Jill Charlebois
Kincardine Increases Price Of Garbage Bag Tags By $1
The cost of garbage tags in Kincardine is about to go up. During council's deliberations for the 2023 Operating Budget, it was decided that the cost of the tags would increase by $1 each, up from $2.5...
Feb 28, 2023 Town of Kincardine
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Elects New Chair & Vice-Chair
The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority has chosen a new chairperson and a new vice-chair. They've elected Georgian Bluffs Mayor Sue Carleton to chair the Board, and Owen Sound Deputy Mayor Scott Greig...
Feb 28, 2023
Kincardine Reduces Number Of Summer Student Positions To Curb Spending
As a part of Kincardine Council's efforts to decrease the 2023 tax rate increase, they had to make some tough decisions when it came to summer student positions. Under discussion on Monday's Special B...
Feb 28, 2023
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Seeks Public Input for 2023-2024 Budget
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board is looking for the community's feedback for the upcoming 2023 budget. The feedback will be presented as part of the budget presentation at the June 2023 b...
Feb 28, 2023 School Board Logo
Kincardine Council Passes 2023 Operating Budget; Cuts Tax Rate Increase
Kincardine Council took less than three hours to deliberate the 2023 Operating Budget for the municipality. Council went through different proposed costs for this year's operating budget and eliminate...
Feb 28, 2023
Saugeen Shores Police Focusing On "Move Over Law"
This week, Saugeen Shores Police will be focusing on drivers who don't follow the "Move Over Law". They'll be focusing on enforcement from February 27th until March 3rd. In the last year, Saugeen Shor...
Feb 27, 2023 A Saugeen Shores Police vehicle that was damaged from being hit while being stationary on the side of the road. (Image via Saugeen Shores Police)
Kincardine Holds Special Meeting For Budget Deliberations Tonight
Kincardine Council is expected to pass the 2023 budget this evening. This year's budget is anticipated to include a 7% tax rate increase, which is down from the originally projected increase of 11.15%...
Feb 27, 2023 Kincardine logo
Kincardine Gets Report On Roof Health For Municipally-Owned Buildings
Kincardine Council received an update on the roofing condition of municipally-owned buildings. This week, Garland Canada gave a presentation to council outlining which buildings needed new roofs, and ...
Feb 26, 2023 A thermal scan of a roof reveals where insulation has gotten wet because of seepage from the elements. The purple areas show as cold, and therefore no water damage. The yellow and white areas have the highest temperature, indicating that the insulation has been damaged to the point of no longer being able to do its job. (Image via Garland Canada)
Bruce County Accepting Applications For Summer Company Campaign
Applications are now open for Bruce County's Summer Company Campaign. The program is aimed at helping those aged 15-29 kick off a new summer business with $3,000 in funding for successful applicants. ...
Feb 26, 2023
Grey Highlands Now Collecting Batteries For Recycling
The Municipality of Grey Highlands is going to expand its network of recycling points to now accept household batteries. The municipality is looking to lower its carbon footprint and divert waste from...
Feb 26, 2023 Buckets like this are now at all arenas and library locations in Grey HIghlands to collect batteries for recycling. (Image via The Municipality of Grey Highlands)