Tag: Bruce County
Bruce County council gets first look at 2025 draft budget
Bruce County‘s draft budget is calling for a 6.81 per cent tax levy increase next year. County staff on Thursday presented the proposed 2025 capital and operating budgets to council. The proposed 6.81 per cent increase, which includes a 1.5 per cent growth assumption would result in an $82 increase in county taxes for the […]
The Kincardine Independent
(By Liz Small) Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is proud to announce a new online selection of services for writers and readers are now available at Bruce County Public Library. … Continue reading New resources for local writers and readers now available at Bruce County libraries
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Library to host local author book fair this month
The library in Owen Sound is hosting a two-day local author book fair Oct. 18 and 19 with over 40 authors expected to be in attendance. The library is billing the event as the first Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Libary Local Author Book Fair. The free family event will take place on […]
Bruce County’s draft official plans creates planning hurdles and red tape, lower-tier council says
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is sounding the alarm and warning other lower-tier municipalities in Bruce County about what it calls an overly restrictive new draft of the county’s official plan. South Bruce Peninsula CAO Bill Jones said at a meeting earlier this month that planning hurdles introduced in the new draft plan would […]
Walk for Wenjack events to take place in Wiarton and Southampton
Two Walk for Wenjack events are being held in Bruce County during Secret Path Week later this month. A walk in Wiarton on Oct. 18 begins at 1 p.m. at Bluewater Park. A walk in Southampton on Oct. 21 begins at 1 p.m. at Fairy Lake Pavillion. Cape Croker Park, Kitaamgwedaagwad Gindasswin Adult Learning Centre, […]
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The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is bursting at the seams. The need for space, and possible solutions to the situation, were explored in a study report presented to … Continue reading Council asks staff to look at options before committing to proposed archives expansion
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Modellers reignite railroading passion in Owen Sound at inaugural CWHC show
A deep love for the twists and turns of railroad history and railcar modelling was displayed at the Owen Sound Legion on Saturday. The Community Waterfront Heritage Centre’s first-ever model show and sale for railway modellers and enthusiasts invited hundreds of people through the doors of the legion with over 50 vendor tables to visit […]
Bruce council asks for options after seeing price of archives expansion
Multi-million costs to expand the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre’s archival storage prompted Bruce County council to ask staff to explore cheaper options. County staff’s report Sept. 19 had recommended that staff be allowed to get detailed, final costing to add a 12,000 square-foot expansion to the museum building, and put aside $285,000 annually through […]
Bruce County offering $100K to help residents build income rental on property
Bruce County is offering up to $50,000 in financial assistance to homeowners who want to build an Additional Residential Unit (ARU) on their property and offer it as an affordable rental. The county is putting up a total of $100,000 for its pilot ARU program, with applicants able to access a maximum of $50,000. An […]
Wiarton Fall Fair a family tradition
Avery Thomas continued a family tradition at the 156th Wiarton Fall Fair Saturday. Like her dad Rob when he was young, Avery competed with her horse, Rayne, in both showing and riding challenges at the fair. She rides five or six days a week, with the help of a horse trainer. They placed first in […]