Category: Northern Bruce Peninsula
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 […]