Tag: Community
Town of South Bruce Peninsula changes controversial picketing bylaw
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is walking back its controversial “picketing bylaw.” On Tuesday, the town’s council voted unanimously to update the town’s nuisance bylaw, striking out completely a section that read “no person shall picket in or on any public place unless authorized by the town or authorized by the person under contract […]
Women’s Centre Grey Bruce rebrands and introduces new engagement centre
The Women’s Centre Grey Bruce is rebranding as the Women & Youth Crises Centre Grey Bruce. The organization says it’s a name that more clearly reflects the scope of services it provides and the people it supports across Grey and Bruce counties. The new name recognizes the full range of crisis-based supports delivered by the […]
Province commits $19.9 million for new elementary school in Meaford
The provincial government is earmarking $19.9 million for the construction of a new elementary school in Meaford. The new school is expected to open in September 2029 and will feature 340 additional elementary school spaces serving Bluewater District School Board students, as well as 54 childcare spaces. “This is a great day for the community […]
To Glyphosate Or Not To Glyphosate — That Is The Question
I supervise the health of our condo community’s private, half-mile dune. Our dune height ranges anywhere from 12 to 14 feet, and the width varies along the entire dune but averages about 150 feet. Invasive wedelia — once upon a time, it was the landscaping choice of developers due to … [continued]
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Rooted in community, farmers markets continue to grow
By Lily Cole
Nationally, farmers markets are growing rapidly. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported 2,863 markets in 2000, with that number rising to more than 8,700 in 2025. In Michigan alone, more than 200 markets offer amenities for patrons, including fresh produce and special events.