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The Bluewater District School Board invites the public to participate in the 2026-2027 budget planning process. An online survey has been launched for students, parents/guardians, staff, and other community members to share feedback that will assist the Board of Trustees in identifying priorities for the efficient, effective, and equitable use of board resources. The survey is open from now until Wednesday, March 4, at 4 p.m. on the board website at www.bwdsb.on.ca. Through a short series of questions, participants are...

After three days of council budget discussions, Meaford's 2026 municipal budget has been adopted, and Meaford ratepayers will see their property tax levy increase by 3.35 percent (3.4 percent when blended with the education and county increases) in 2026. When the mayor presented his budget on January 14, Meaford's first budget proposed under the provincial Strong Mayors legislation, the required rate increase stood at 4.35 percent, however during council's three days of budget discussions, members of council proposed amendments to...