Saturday, April 1, 2023

Council News

OPP Dispute Numbers in Staff Report

By Stephen Vance, Staff A report dated March 4, 2014, was sent to Meaford's council from the OPP's Superintendent-Commander of their Municipal Policing Bureau, Rick...

UPDATED: OSNGUPL Non-Resident Fees Skyrocket

By Stephen Vance, Staff The Owen Sound North Grey Union Public Library (OSNGUPL) announced late Tuesday (March 25) that the non-resident user fee is increasing...

Name Change Question Will Not be on October Ballot

By Stephen Vance, Staff Councillor Lynda Stephens lost her bid to have a question on the October 27 municipal election ballot that would have asked...

Breaking News: Non-Resident Fees at OSNGUPL Skyrocket

By Stephen Vance, Staff THIS JUST IN: The Owen Sound North Grey Union Public library has just this hour issued a press release announcing that...

Council Delays Decision on Policing, Votes to Hire Consultant

By Stephen Vance, Staff Meaford council has delayed a decision on who will provide policing services to the municipality in the coming years, after voting...

Council Says Goodbye to The Other Big Apple

By Stephen Vance, Staff Some loved it, others loathed it, and Meaford's council voted to discontinue its use at their March 24 meeting. Meaford will no...

OSPS Fails to Impress at Second Public Meeting

By Stephen Vance, Staff A second public meeting seeking input from Meaford residents about policing options for the municipality saw a similar response to the...

Public Meeting to Focus on Water Tower Rehabilitation

Staff The Municipality of Meaford is inviting residents to a Public Information Centre (PIC), hosted by the Municipality of Meaford and its consulting engineer, to...

Second Public Policing Meeting March 19 at Meaford Hall

By Stephen Vance, Staff A second public input meeting on the topic of options for policing in Meaford is being held Wednesday March 19, in...

Potential Cost Savings to be Found in Contracted Library Services

By Stephen Vance, Staff The Municipality of Meaford could find significant savings in contracted library services which allow residents of the former Township of Sydenham...