Author: Great Lakes Commission
South Bruce Peninsula to offer recycling depot as rules change in 2026
South Bruce Peninsula council is supporting the establishment of a recycling depot at the Amabel landfill for non-eligible industrial, commercial and institutional sources. At a council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, Brianna Collins, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula’s director of public works, presented a staff report detailing how changes to the province’s recycling program […]
Owen Sound radio station broadcast Friday to stock food bank shelves
Several stores have pre-made bags containing some most-needed items, which are available for purchase at several stores, if shoppers prefer.
Locals fear losing voice if conservation authorities are consolidated
Conservation authorities are speaking out about new provincial legislation that will consolidate the bodies into vast regional organizations and may result in rural municipalities losing their voice. Through Bill 68, tabled in November, Ontario is proposing to redraw the boundaries of the 36 existing conservation authorities in the province and create seven new conservation authorities, […]
Harmony Centre raising funds for Lower Hall floor replacement
A popular events centre and cultural hub is Owen Sound has launched a fundraising campaign to replace the floor in one of its well-used spaces. The Harmony Centre, which sees an estimated 26,000 visitors come through its doors annually, is accepting donations for the replacement of the floor in its Lower Hall. As one of […]
Bruce Trail Conservancy purchases some former Talisman resort lands
The 140-acre property includes former ski slopes, resort buildings and 885 metres of the Bruce Trail