County endorses province’s proposed changes to definition of ‘affordable housing unit’
Bruce County council has directed staff to inform the minister of municipal affairs that the county supports changes to the definition of “affordable residential unit” under Bill 134, the Affordable … Continue reading County endorses province’s proposed changes to definition of ‘affordable housing unit’
Inclusion and diversity stressed in GBLIP report
“Immigration is not just a nice thing to think about; it will be essential for rural Ontario,” said County Coun. Kenneth Craig, Kincardine. Bruce County council’s executive committee heard a … Continue reading Inclusion and diversity stressed in GBLIP report
Bruce County: Staff present draft 2024 budget
Bruce County council got a first look at the 2024 budget during the Oct. 12 meeting of the corporate services committee. While the budget presented was a multi-year one, only … Continue reading Bruce County: Staff present draft 2024 budget
Bruce Telecom sale approved by council
The sale of a local telecommunications company, Bruce Telecom, was announced last week by the Municipality of Kincardine, which accepted an offer from Windsor Private Capital to purchase all shares … Continue reading Bruce Telecom sale approved by council
Clearing the way Volunteers dig in to clean up the trails
After a number of months of not being able to maintain the Kincardine trail system, the volunteer group is back at it, clearing months of growth that have made using … Continue reading Clearing the way Volunteers dig in to clean up the trails
Grey Bruce Public Health faces possibility of amalgamation
After a COVID-19-related hiatus, Grey Bruce Public Health is again looking at the prospect of amalgamating with another health unit or units, either voluntarily or by being “voluntold.” Sue Paterson … Continue reading Grey Bruce Public Health faces possibility of amalgamation
Bruce County a step closer to implementing development charges
County Coun. Don Murray, Huron-Kinloss, expressed a general concern about Bruce County imposing development charges: municipalities like his, on the border with a county (such as Huron) that has no … Continue reading Bruce County a step closer to implementing development charges
South Bruce Peninsula Mayor resigns in wake of audio recording backlash
By Cory Bilyea Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The mayor of South Bruce Peninsula (SBP) resigned on Aug. 29 after immediate backlash from neighbouring First Nations communities pertaining to previously recorded … Continue reading South Bruce Peninsula Mayor resigns in wake of audio recording backlash
Kincardine representatives meet with ministry officials at Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference
A press release from Kincardine provided details from this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference, Aug. 20-23 in London, ON. that promise to have a direct impact on the … Continue reading Kincardine representatives meet with ministry officials at Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference
Kincardine council hears update on Kincardine Pavilion
Friends of the Kincardine Pavilion, Barb Fisher and Gary Gurbin, provided an update to Kincardine council Aug. 9, in regards to the Pavilion, and more specifically, the replacement of a … Continue reading Kincardine council hears update on Kincardine Pavilion
