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 […]