Council News

Captain Bruce Sheppard and his front lawn, adorned with his impressive collection of marine artifacts, was a fixture in this community. Residents and visitors alike would stop at his Marshall Street home to view the collection, take some photos, and chat with the man himself. It was a local marine museum lovingly curated and displayed with pride by Captain Sheppard. When Sheppard passed away in October 2023, most of the collection was donated to the municipality, and the items were...

A little over a month into the nomination period for the October 26 municipal election, the list of registered candidates for Meaford council is growing. As of the morning of Monday, June 8, Meaford now has one candidate for mayor: current Deputy Mayor Shirley Keaveney, one for deputy mayor - current Councillor Rob Urhig, and four candidates registered to run for a regular council seat - incumbents Tony Bell, Brandon Forder, and Eric Ennis, along with a new face, candidate...