Author Archives: Nathan Shubert
Northern Bruce Peninsula Looks To Implement Expanded Municipal Accommodation Tax This Summer
Northern Bruce Peninsula is moving towards an expansion of its municipal accommodation tax. Currently, only short-term rentals like AirBNBs are covered. But staff are recommending the four per cent fe...
May 24, 2023 (Image from Northern Bruce Peninsula website.)
Bruce County To Start Noxious Weed Control Measures
Bruce County is giving a heads up it plans to administer pesticides along county roads starting next week. It's part of an effort to control noxious weeds growth. The county says starting May 29, pest...
May 24, 2023 Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden / CC
House Deemed Total Loss In Sauble Fire
South Bruce Peninsula Fire has not determined the cause of a house fire in Sauble Beach over the weekend which resulted in an injured firefighter. Fire Chief Tim Wilson says they responded to the fire...
May 23, 2023 South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department (Photo provided by Tim Wilson)
West Grey Spent Around $600K On Police Costing
Over $600,000 was spent by West Grey in analyzing policing models when they were previously considering switching law enforcement providers. During a recent meeting, council received a report from CAO...
May 23, 2023 West Grey Police Logo
Bruce County Housing Facilities To Receive Energy-Saving Upgrades
The Bruce County Housing Corporation is partnering with CLEAResult to provide energy-saving updates at County Housing Facilities. The county says in a release, its staff are currently working to imple...
May 21, 2023 Bruce County Housing Facility (Photo from Bruce County website)
Grey Highlands Approves Name For New Trail Along Armstrong Creek In Markdale
Grey Highlands is approving the name of a new trail established alongside the Armstrong Creek in Markdale. During a meeting on May 17, council received a report from Director of Corporate and Legislat...
May 21, 2023 Armstrong Creek Trail Map (Image from Grey Highlands council)
Owen Sound Shares Long Weekend Hours Of Municipal Services, Facilities
The City of Owen Sound is adjusting the hours of its municipal services for this holiday weekend. The city says for the long weekend, City Hall will be closed on May 22 and resume regular hours of ope...
May 19, 2023 Owen Sound city hall. (photo by Claire McCormack)
Meaford Transfers 2022 Surplus To Various Reserves
Meaford is transferring its 2022 year end surplus funds into various reserves and to pay for projects. During a meeting on May 15, council received a report from Director of Financial Services and Tre...
May 19, 2023 Photo By Claire McCormack
Paisley Class Wins Kindest Class In Canada Award
A Kindergarten and Grade 1 class in Paisley is being awarded the Kindest Class in Canada award. Teacher of the SK1 class at Paisley Central School Emily Welsh says, her class of 22 students received t...
May 18, 2023 Paisley SK1 Class (Photo provided by Emily Welsh)
Fanshawe College To Offer New ECE Program In Port Elgin This Fall
Fanshawe College is launching a new part-time Early Childhood Education (ECE) program this fall in Port Elgin. Associate Dean for the School of Access Studies and Regional Delivery Lisa Schwerzmann sa...
May 18, 2023 (Image courtesy of Fanshawe College)