Category: Northern Bruce Peninsula
NBP fire department getting drones, rescue vehicle and other gear
Drones are the latest weapon in the firefighting arsenal in Northern Bruce Peninsula. A provincial emergency preparedness and response grant worth about $42,000 paid for three of them, plus the first year’s training to operate these eyes in the sky. Seven “pilots” will be trained to fly them. Fire Chief Jack Burt said in a […]
NBP looking at expanding areas short-term rentals permitted
Northern Bruce Peninsula council is looking at expanding areas where short-term accommodations are allowed, while not driving housing prices beyond the reach of local people, which at least some on council think could happen. Currently, properties in rural and commercial areas are generally excluded from offering vacation rentals under the municipality’s short-term accommodation licensing bylaw, […]
Lion’s Head arena reconstruction to start in April
Northern Bruce Peninsula council voted on Oct. 10 to hire Kitchener-based Ball Construction to act on behalf of the municipality by dealing with the architects, engineers and other consultants, at a cost of $1,121,220, plus tax. Construction is to start in April and finish May 29, 2025. Council has limited the total cost of the […]
Volunteers concerned about long-term impact of Cabot Head Lighthouse closure
The Friends of Cabot Head are once again trying to tip-toe through waves of bureaucracy and the permissions of various stakeholders in order to maintain the significant cultural heritage lighthouse at Cabot Head Provincial Park and Nature Reserve. Since 2020, when the municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula voted to discontinue its lease with the federal […]
Work to assess Lion’s Head Foodland store continues after fire
Assessments are underway this morning after a $1.5-million fire at Hellyer’s Foodland Tuesday afternoon. Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Chief Jack Burt credited staff who quickly got all customers and staff out of the building, which still stands after fire got into the walls, roof and basement, he said Wednesday. No injuries were reported. Braising work […]
Company proposes solar project in Northern Bruce Peninsula
The same company proposing to build a battery farm near Hanover is asking Northern Bruce Peninsula council to support a 20-megawatt solar panel project on 96 acres of leased land on Little Pike Bay Road. Proponents Bodgan Dinu and Grant Johns from Solar Shift Inc. made a delegation to NBP council at its regular meeting […]
Peninsula fire restrictions, fireworks rules explained
Family fireworks are not permitted in Northern Bruce Peninsula due to a municipal fire ban in place due to fire conditions. But there will be a public display at Dyer’s Bay, from the government dock there which people are invited to view to celebrate Canada Day Saturday night. Fireworks are permitted in South Bruce Peninsula […]
Bruce Peninsula’s air quality reduced by Quebec wildfires
People were advised Saturday to stay indoors or seek medical help as needed if feeling the effects of wildfire smoke from out of the area, which is impacting the air quality on the Bruce Peninsula. “Smoke is visible throughout the Bruce Peninsula and the smell of smoke or burning plastic is noticeable,” an advisory Saturday […]
Northern Bruce Peninsula to include hotels and motels in municipal accommodation tax expansion
Northern Bruce Peninsula is likely to expand its four per cent municipal accommodation tax (MAT) to motels, hotels, and cottages this summer. Staff are recommending council pass a bylaw to expand the municipality’s MAT, which is currently only levied on private short-term rentals like Air BnBs. Last year, the MAT program brought in over $243,000 […]
NBP councillor worries feds eyeing Fathom Five-area restrictions
Northern Bruce Peninsula councillor Smokey Golden has doubts about having Fathom Five National Marine Park designated as one of Canada’s new national marine conservation areas. She told a national park official at council’s April 24 meeting her concerns and wondered whether the busy waters would be suitable for such a designation. She fears it would […]