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The Municipal Budget Process is a Little Different This Year

Stephen Vance, Editor - January 22, 2026 0

Municipal budget season has arrived, and as previously reported, the process is different this year thanks to the imposition of Strong Mayor Powers onto...

Meaford to Celebrate International Women’s Day With Inspiring Event Honouring Women Farmers and Leaders

Staff - January 22, 20260

The community is invited to come together for a special International Women’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 7, at Meaford United Church, in support of the Meaford Culture Foundation. This inspiring event features a powerful lineup of guest speakers whose stories reflect resilience, leadership, and the vital role of women in agriculture and community life —perfectly aligned with the United...

The Municipal Budget Process is a Little Different This Year

Stephen Vance, Editor - January 22, 20260

Municipal budget season has arrived, and as previously reported, the process is different this year thanks to the imposition of Strong Mayor Powers onto this municipality by the province last year. On Wednesday of last week, Meaford Mayor Ross Kentner released his proposed budgets for 2026 in a 300-page document that is available to download on the municipal website (meaford.ca/budget). Unlike...

Volunteers, The Heart of a Community

Letters to the Editor - January 22, 20260

Editor, I have always been grateful and amazed at the number of volunteers and the depth and breadth of their involvement in the Municipality of Meaford. Since moving here in 2011, I have been fortunate to be a volunteer with the Meaford Hospital Auxiliary, an organization that grew out of the Meaford Cottage Hospital Aid, initiated by 12 women in...

Thoughts on Winter Road Maintenance

Letters to the Editor - January 22, 20260

Editor, I am writing to you with a different perspective on winter snow removal from our municipal roads. I am one who believes our winter crews do an excellent job. My numbers will not be completely accurate, but will put things in a layman's perspective. Our municipality of Meaford has about 450 kilometers of roads to plow. If we have 10 snowplow...