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Bruce County public meetings in 2025

50 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council to amend 2026 budget, add $108,000 transfer and 4.37% tax increase

The council will vote on a budget amendment that adds an Onboarding Coordinator position and transfers $108,000 to the Tax Stabilization Reserve. It will also direct staff to finalize a by‑law for the 2026 corporate budget that includes a 4.37% increase over the 2025 tax rate. Additional motions cover transit hosting, fee by‑law adoption, and a lease renewal for Gateway Haven.

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✓ Decided: Council transferred $216,000 to the Tax Stabilization Reserve.

The council approved a $216,000 transfer to the Tax Stabilization Reserve. It also approved Bruce County as the host municipality for Saugeen Mobility, adopted the 2026 Fees and Charges by‑law, and renewed a three‑year lease with Home and Community Support Services of Grey/Bruce. Additional actions included adopting museum policies, a temporary forest access licence, and several by‑laws.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Dec 18, 2025 · Thursday, December 18, 2025 - Following the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

Striking Committee

Striking Committee to evaluate CAO performance in closed session

The Striking Committee will meet to approve minutes from July 3, 2025. The committee is scheduled to move into a closed session to discuss the CAO performance evaluation and minutes from March 6, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Striking Committee reaffirmed appointments and approved session actions

The Committee approved the July 3, 2025 Striking Committee minutes. It reaffirmed 2026 board and committee appointments and directed staff to report them to Council. The Committee moved into a closed session to discuss personal matters and approved the closed‑session minutes from March 6, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

Rankin Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Bruce County Public Library Board

Board to approve minutes, policy bylaw and hold closed meeting on staffing

The Bruce County Public Library Board will vote to approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes and the Policy Procedural Bylaw as presented. The Board will also move into a closed meeting under the Public Libraries Act to discuss a staffing update involving personal matters. Additional reports on library usage, child and youth engagement, and the director's activities will be presented for information.

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✓ Decided: Board approves procedural bylaw amendment and moves to closed meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It approved the Policy Procedural Bylaw as amended. The Board voted to enter a closed meeting to discuss a staffing update. The meeting was then adjourned.

Library Headquarters - Port Elgin
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council considers draft of new Bruce County Official Plan

Council is deciding whether to move the draft New Bruce County Official Plan toward public engagement and review by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The meeting also includes a request for a permanent driveway through County Forest Land and a proposal to rescind old personnel policies.

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✓ Decided: Council rescinded personnel policies by-law and ordered review of draft official plan

The council approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting and rescinded By‑law 2013‑005 that established personnel policies. It directed Planning & Development to circulate the draft Bruce County Official Plan for public engagement and to schedule an Open House. Staff were instructed to review a First Right of Refusal request from the Saugeen Ojibway Nation and to consider a forest‑exemption request from the Town of Saugeen Shores. A closed‑session was held to discuss labour relations, solicitor‑client matters, and Grey Bruce Public Health.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Inaugural Meeting

Inaugural council meeting to elect and swear in the 2026 Warden and Deputy Warden

The Bruce County Council will hold its inaugural meeting on December 4, 2025. The agenda includes roll call, a land acknowledgement, and the nomination, election or acclamation of the 2026 Warden and Deputy Warden. Oaths of office will be administered and ceremonial items presented. The meeting will then adjourn.

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✓ Decided: Luke Charbonneau acclaimed as Warden and Don Murray as Deputy Warden

The council acclaimed Luke Charbonneau as Warden for 2026 after a single nomination. Don Murray was likewise acclaimed as Deputy Warden for 2026. The inaugural meeting was formally adjourned by resolution.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Nov 27, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Special Joint Council Meeting Bruce and Grey Counties

Bruce and Grey Counties hold joint meeting on health unit governance

The County of Bruce and the County of Grey are holding a special joint council meeting. The primary purpose is to enter a closed session to discuss confidential governance matters regarding the Grey Bruce Health Unit.

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Grey County Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council to direct staff to submit regulatory comments to Ontario government

Bruce County Council will consider several reports, including updates on human services, the Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, and the 2026‑2030 operating and capital budget. A motion will direct staff to submit the recommended comments from the Fall 2025 Legislative and Regulatory Change Engagement (Report PD‑2025‑030) to the Province via the Environmental and Regulatory Registry of Ontario. The council will also adopt the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting and hold a closed‑session for training on an Archaeological Management Plan.

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✓ Decided: Council sets 2026 tax levy increase at 4.37% and amends budget items

The council approved the minutes from the November 6 meeting and directed staff to complete design work for the archival and lakeshore hub renovation. It added funding for after‑hours homelessness response and a Community Support Coordinator FTE, removed three positions, and set the 2026 tax levy increase at 4.37%. Additional actions included funding one‑time items from the tax stabilization reserve, submitting environmental comments to the province, and holding a closed‑session for training and health board information.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Housing Corporation

BCHC considers 2.1% rent increase and $131,606 bad debt write-off

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is deciding on rent increases for 2026 and a bad debt write-off for 2024. The board is also reviewing a mortgage renewal for a property in Brockton and a capital repairs funding agreement.

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Council Chambers
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Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Bruce County Public Library Board

Board to approve minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting

The Bruce County Public Library Board will consider approving the minutes of its October 15, 2025 meeting. The board will receive a Director's Report and several third‑quarter 2025 reports covering the business plan, financials, strategic action plan, and library usage. The meeting will also set the next board meeting for December 17, 2025 before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Board approved minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting

The board approved the minutes of the October 15, 2025 meeting. A discussion was held about the Ontario Municipality Partnership Fund and possible infrastructure projects, with the Library Director tasked to follow up with County staff. The next board meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025 at the Lakeshore Hub.

Library Headquarters - Port Elgin
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Nov 6, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council to approve three by‑laws funding community‑housing repair projects

Council will endorse a Memorandum of Understanding for the Bruce C Nuclear Project and adopt three by‑laws that authorize funding agreements for the Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Initiative’s repair component with Bruce County Housing Corporation, Russell Meadows and Formosa Seniors. The meeting also includes approval of the October 16 minutes, adoption of a policy platform update, and approval of archival items for deaccession.

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✓ Decided: Council endorsed and signed amended MOU for Bruce C Nuclear Project

The council approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It endorsed and amended the Memorandum of Understanding for the Bruce C Nuclear Project and authorized the Warden and Clerk to sign it. The council also adopted amendments to the Government Relations policy agenda and approved several by‑laws authorizing funding agreements for the Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Initiative.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Oct 16, 2025 · Thursday, October 16, 2025 - Following the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

Committee to review Q3 2025 long-term care quality and operations reports

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management will meet to approve minutes from August 7, 2025. The committee will review information items regarding quality and operations for the third quarter of 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned

The Long‑Term Care Homes Committee approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:42 a.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Oct 16, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council to consider ambulance response plan and immigration partnership

Bruce County Council will review the 2026 Land Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan and a Memorandum of Understanding for the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership. The meeting also includes updates on the Durham Street Bridge construction and senior services.

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✓ Decided: Council approved settlement with Ontario Nurses Association and immigration partnership

The council authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with Grey Bruce for the Local Immigration Partnership and approved travel for its staff. It also approved the 2026 Land Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan for submission to the Ministry of Health. A settlement agreement with the Ontario Nurses Association was ratified in closed session. Several procedural items, including adoption of minutes and a confirming by‑law, were carried.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Bruce County Public Library Board

Board to adopt Land Acknowledgement protocol and approve 2026 meeting schedule

The Bruce County Public Library Board will consider three action items: approving the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes, adopting the Library's Land Acknowledgement and Protocol, and approving the 2026 Board meeting schedule. The board will also receive informational reports on library usage, the summer reading club, and the director's update. No other business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts land acknowledgement and approves meeting schedule

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. It adopted the County’s Land Acknowledgement and Protocol to be read at each board meeting and to be reflected in board policies and agenda format. The board also approved the amended schedule for its 2026 meetings. No other business was taken up.

Library Headquarters - Port Elgin
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Oct 9, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council to confirm proceedings by‑law and review 2026‑2030 budget reports

The Bruce County Council meeting will consider reports on the 2026‑2030 operating and capital budget, adopt By‑law 2025‑044 that confirms the council's proceedings from this meeting, and address routine items such as public notices, announcements, delegations and a public meeting. No other decisions are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: County approves $100,000 contribution and loan for International Plowing Match

The council approved a $100,000 contribution and a $100,000 loan to support the 2026 International Plowing Match. It also adopted By-law 2025-044 to confirm the proceedings of the October 9, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 2:19 p.m.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Oct 2, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council considers $200k budget for Plowing Match and $145k transit funding

The council will approve the inclusion of up to $200,000 in the draft 2026 budget for the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, with $120,000 for in‑kind contributions and $80,000 for a showcase. It will also approve a $145,000 allocation for Bruce County’s participation in the SMART regional transit project to be reflected in the 2026 budget. By‑law 2025‑042 authorizing a winter‑maintenance agreement for sections of Purple Valley Road, Coveney’s Road and McIver Road will be considered, along with By‑law 2025‑043 confirming the council’s proceedings. Additional reports include updates on bridge closure, tender awards and strategic plans.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $145,000 for the SMART regional transit project in 2026

The council approved a $145,000 allocation for Bruce County’s participation in the SMART regional transit project, to be included in the 2026 budget. The council also approved a $200,000 budget line for the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, and adopted by-laws for shared winter road maintenance and for confirming the meeting proceedings. Several reports were referred to staff for further consideration.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Housing Corporation

BCHC proposes reallocating $486,000 in capital reserve funding

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting to consider a budget amendment for housing facilities. The proposal involves moving funds from specific Tobermory projects to a capital one-off project.

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Council Chambers
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Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council to approve 2025 Asset Management Plan and related budget implications

The council will vote on the 2025 Bruce County Asset Management Plan and direct its financial impacts to the 2026 budget process. It will also consider by‑laws to formalize a Boundary Road Agreement with Grey County and an Official Plan Amendment for McKague Farms in Teeswater. A transfer payment agreement for provincial housing and homelessness programs will be authorized, and two new full‑time paramedic services positions will be approved.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Official Plan amendment for McKague Farms industrial expansion

The council approved County Official Plan Amendment C-2025-002 for the McKague Farms site in Teeswater. It also adopted the 2025 Asset Management Plan and approved the 2025/2026 Ontario Priority Housing and Homelessness Investment Plans. Several agreements and by‑laws were passed, including the Boundary Road Agreement with Grey County and the Winter Service Agreement with the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Bruce County Public Library Board

Board to approve 2026 Library Services budget and business plan

The board will vote on three action items: approval of the June 18 2025 meeting minutes, adoption of the draft Operational‑Code of Conduct, and approval of the 2026 Library Services budget (excluding salaries, benefits, interdepartmental facilities and program support) together with the 2026 Library Services Business Plan. The agenda also includes informational reports on usage, strategic action plans, financial updates and a Chesley branch update. The next board meeting is scheduled for October 15 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2026 library services budget and business plan

The board approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. It adopted the Operational‑Code of Conduct policy as presented. It approved the 2026 Library Services budget (excluding salaries, benefits, interdepartmental facilities and program support) and the 2026 Library Services Business Plan.

Chesley Library Branch
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Thu Sep 4, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council to consider paramedic budget increase and auditor appointment

Council will discuss a budget amendment for paramedic services and the appointment of a municipal auditor for 2025-2028. The meeting includes a delegation update on the Wellness and Recovery Centre and the approval of several new by-laws.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $237,773 paramedic budget amendment and auditor appointment

The council adopted the August 2025 minutes and approved a $237,773 amendment to the 2025 budget for paramedic salary and benefit increases. It appointed MNP LLP as the County auditor for fiscal years 2025‑2028 and approved the 2026 Council meeting schedule. Three by‑laws were passed: one to remove nuisance beavers, one to formalize the auditor appointment, and one to authorize a lease with Brightshores Health System.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Sep 4, 2025 · Thursday, September 04, 2025 - Following the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

Bruce County Housing Corporation

BCHC to approve land purchase for community housing on Eastridge Road

The Bruce County Housing Corporation will adopt the minutes from its August 7, 2025 meeting. It will also receive report HS-2025-025 and authorize the Chief Executive Officer and the Treasurer to sign the Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated August 12, 2025 with the Municipality of Brockton, enabling the acquisition of 1.5 acres of land on Eastridge Road in Walkerton for a community housing build.

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✓ Decided: Approved acquisition of 1.5 acres on Eastridge Road for community housing

The board adopted the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. It authorized the CEO and Treasurer to sign the purchase agreement for 1.5 acres on Eastridge Road in Walkerton for community housing. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:18 a.m.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 1:15 PM

Special Meeting of Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council to hold special meeting for legal advice

This special meeting is primarily scheduled to move into a closed session. The council will discuss legal advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.

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✓ Decided: Council voted to enter a closed session and then adjourn the meeting

The council moved, and seconded, a resolution to proceed to a closed session for solicitor‑client privileged matters, which was carried. Later, a resolution to adjourn the meeting was moved, seconded, and carried.

Electronic (Remote) Meeting
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Aug 7, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council considers refusing Neoen battery energy storage project

Bruce County Council will hold a public meeting regarding an Official Plan Amendment for a battery energy storage system in Arran-Elderslie. The body is also deciding on staffing updates, lease renewals, and infrastructure renovations.

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✓ Decided: Council refuses Neoen battery storage amendment and approves several resolutions

The council voted to refuse the Official Plan Amendment Application C-2025-003 for Neoen’s battery storage project, deeming it inconsistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 and the County Official Plan. A motion to defer the application was defeated. The council also approved funding for two full‑time behavioural support positions, authorized deaccession of museum collection items, directed staff to develop a Lakeshore Hub renovation workplan for the 2026 budget, and authorized a lease renewal for the Wiarton Ambulance Station. Additionally, the council supported the processing of municipal support requests for the IESO Long‑Term 2 RFP.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Aug 7, 2025 · Thursday, August 07, 2025 - Following the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

Bruce County Housing Corporation

Bruce County Housing Corporation to discuss land acquisition for community housing

The Bruce County Housing Corporation will meet to approve minutes from February 20, 2025. The board is scheduled to enter a closed session to discuss the acquisition of land for a community housing build.

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✓ Decided: Board moved to closed session to discuss land acquisition for community housing

The board approved the minutes of the February 20, 2025 meeting. It voted to enter a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss a proposed acquisition of land for a community housing build and to review the February minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Aug 7, 2025 · Thursday, August 07, 2025 - Following the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

Committee to review Q2 2025 long-term care operations and quality reports

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management will meet to review operational and quality reports for the second quarter of 2025. The meeting includes the adoption of minutes from May 15, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved May 15 minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting after a motion and second. The meeting was then adjourned at 2:27 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Jul 10, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council to consider Official Plan amendments for Sauble Speedway and Walkerton expansion

Bruce County Council will hold public meetings to decide on Official Plan amendments for the Sauble Speedway and the Walkerton Settlement Area Expansion. The body will also consider a new Forest Conservation By-law and committee appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 87.6‑hectare settlement area expansion in Brockton

The council approved the Official Plan Amendment C‑2024‑007, adding roughly 87.6 hectares for urban development in the Municipality of Brockton. It also approved the Sauble Speedway concert event amendment (C‑2025‑005) and endorsed the county’s comments on the Bruce C Nuclear Project guidelines. Several appointments to committees and the 2026 IPM Municipal Executive Committee were confirmed.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Jul 3, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Striking Committee

Bruce County Striking Committee to appoint council members to committees

The Bruce County Striking Committee will meet electronically to approve minutes from March 2025 and consider recommendations to appoint council representatives to the 2026 IPM Municipal Executive Committee and the Saugeen Anishnaabek Engagement Circle.

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Electronic (Remote) Meeting
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Thu Jun 19, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council considers Official Plan Amendment for Poste c/o Shankar

Bruce County Council is meeting to decide on a specific Official Plan Amendment and a new tax increment funding program. The body will also discuss updates to the Forest Conservation By-law and review reports on nuclear project status and local electricity revenues.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the Poste c/o Shankar Official Plan amendment (C-2025-004)

The council adopted the minutes from the June 5 meeting and approved several resolutions. It approved Application C-2025-004 to amend the Official Plan, endorsed the Tax Increment Funding program, and directed updates to the Forest Conservation By‑law. Additional by‑laws were adopted, a closed‑session was convened, and the meeting was adjourned.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Bruce County Public Library Board

Board will approve new accessibility and governance orientation policies.

The Bruce County Public Library Board will approve the May 26, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt two policies: the Governance‑Board Orientation policy and the Operational‑Accessibility policy. The board will also review the 2024 audited financial statements and receive reports on library usage, the Walkerton branch, and the volunteer income tax program. The meeting includes a board assembly update and schedules the next meeting for September 17, 2025 at the Chesley Branch.

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✓ Decided: Board approves policies and minutes, adjourns meeting

The board approved the minutes from the May 26, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Governance‑Board Orientation policy and an amendment to the Operational‑Accessibility policy that adds a sentence about leasing library buildings. The meeting was formally adjourned at 11:16 a.m.

Walkerton Branch Library
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Thu Jun 5, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Special Meeting - Bruce County Council

Council reviews Saugeen First Nation reconciliation reports and engagement

The council will hear the 2025 annual report on the Saugeen Anishnaabek Reconciliation Pathway and Action Plan, and the county’s land acknowledgement and protocol. It will also receive a report on the Saugeen Anishnaabek Engagement Circle for direction. No specific motions or votes are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Saugeen Anishnaabek Engagement Circle approach

At the special joint meeting with Saugeen First Nation and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, the council considered the Saugeen Anishnaabek Engagement Circle approach. No attendees raised objections, and the Warden declared the approach adopted by consent of the attendees. The meeting then adjourned.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Jun 5, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council to approve by-laws creating an Additional Residential Unit Revolving Reserve Fund

The council will vote on by-laws 2025-025 and 2025-026 to establish an Additional Residential Unit Revolving Reserve Fund. It will also endorse the Government Relations priority update and direct staff to submit comments on Proposed Bill 17 Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 to the provincial registries. Finally, the council will approve by-law 2025-027 to confirm the proceedings of this June 5, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a reserve fund by‑law for additional residential units

The council adopted the minutes from the May 15 meeting, endorsed government‑relations priorities, directed staff to submit comments on Bill 17, and approved By‑law 2025‑026 to create an Additional Residential Unit Revolving Reserve Fund. It also approved By‑law 2025‑027 confirming the council’s proceedings and adjourned the meeting.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Mon May 26, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Bruce County Public Library Board

Board will vote to approve minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting

The Bruce County Public Library Board will consider several reports, including a director's report, a Q1 financial update, a usage report, and a school report. It will discuss a policy orientation document and an update from the Tobermory branch. The board will also vote to approve the minutes of the April 29, 2025 meeting and set the next meeting date for June 18, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board approved April 29, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting after a motion by Sheila Barker and a second by Catherine Dickison. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Sheila Barker. The CAO announced that the Port Elgin Branch would be closed on May 26 and June 2‑3 due to construction. The next board meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2025 at the Walkerton Branch.

Tobermory Branch Library
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu May 15, 2025 · Thursday, May 15, 2025 - Following the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

BCHC Annual General Meeting

Board appointments and financial approval for Bruce County Housing Corp AGM

The Bruce County Housing Corporation will appoint a new Chair, Vice‑Chair, CEO, Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, Secretary and two Officers. It will also approve the unaudited 2024 financial statements and ratify all actions taken since the last meeting. The next shareholders' meeting must be held by June 4, 2026.

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Council Chambers
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Thu May 15, 2025 · Thursday, May 15, 2025 - Following the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

Committee to review Long Term Care quality and operations reports for Q1 2025

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management will review post-meeting minutes from January 23 and May 1, 2025, and receive the Long Term Care Quality and Operations Council reports for the first quarter of 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted prior meeting minutes, no new actions taken

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee approved the minutes from the January 23 and May 1, 2025 meetings. No other decisions, approvals, or proposals were made. The meeting was then adjourned.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu May 15, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council to approve $589,000 HVAC replacement at County Museum

Bruce County Council will adopt the May 1 minutes and review the first‑quarter 2025 financial statements. The council will consider several approvals, including a $589,000 pre‑budget request for HVAC rooftop units at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, an Official Plan amendment for Bruce Peninsula Stone Ltd., and funding measures for affordable housing. Two by‑laws – an amendment to the off‑road vehicles by‑law and adoption of Official Plan amendment C‑2024‑006 – will also be voted on.

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✓ Decided: Council approved HVAC purchase, housing fund allocations, and several by‑laws

The council approved a $589,000 purchase to replace four HVAC units at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre and adopted guidelines for an Additional Residential Unit Funding Program, creating a revolving reserve fund with $100,000 from the budget and $150,000 from Bruce Power. It also approved a land application for Bruce Peninsula Stone Ltd., authorized a town official‑plan amendment, directed staff to submit comments on a provincial bill, and deferred a tax‑increment fund proposal. Several by‑laws governing off‑road vehicles, snowmobiles, and official‑plan amendments were also approved.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu May 15, 2025 · Thursday, May 15, 2025 - After the Bruce County Council Meeting

Bruce County Housing Corporation - Shareholders Meeting

Bruce County Housing Corporation to hold 2025 Shareholders Meeting

The Bruce County Housing Corporation will meet to conduct its 2025 shareholder business. The body will review the 2024 financial statement and consider an exemption from audit for 2025.

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Council Chambers
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Thu May 1, 2025 · Thursday, May 01, 2025 - Following the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

Authorize signing of 2024 compliance declarations for Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven

The committee will consider a motion to permit the Interim Director of Long-Term Care and Senior Services to sign and submit the 2024 Declaration of Compliance for the Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven facilities to Ontario Health. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as Call to Order, Declaration of Pecuniary Interest, and Adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 2024 compliance declaration for two care homes

The committee authorized the Interim Director of Long-Term Care and Senior Services to sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance for Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven covering the period January 1 – December 31, 2024. The motion was moved by Councillor Chris Peabody, seconded by Councillor Mark Goetz, and carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:26 a.m.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu May 1, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council considers land severance and road closures on Bruce Road 86

Bruce County Council will decide on a farm dwelling severance in Brockton and the closure and transfer of part of Campbell Street/Bruce Road 86 to the Township of Huron-Kinloss. The body will also discuss updates to off-road vehicle and snowmobile access on county highways.

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✓ Decided: Council approves land conveyance of Campbell Street/Bruce Road 86 to Huron‑Kinloss

The council adopted the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It approved the surplus farm dwelling severance B‑2024‑082 with an area of +/- 1.86 hectares. The museum deaccession items listed in Attachment 1 were approved for removal, and By‑law 2024‑039 was amended to allow off‑road vehicles and snowmobiles on Bruce Road 23. By‑laws 2025‑020 and 2025‑021 were approved to close and convey part of Campbell Street/Bruce Road 86 to the Township of Huron‑Kinloss, and By‑law 2025‑022 confirmed the council’s proceedings.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Apr 29, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Bruce County Public Library Board

Library Board to review policy development and collection guidelines

The Bruce County Public Library Board will meet to approve the Government-Policy Development policy and receive the Operational-Collection Development policy. The board will also review first-quarter updates for the 2025 Strategic Action Plan and Business Plan.

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✓ Decided: Board approves March minutes and amends library policy language

The board approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. It approved an amendment to the Government‑Policy Development policy removing the phrase “and lower tier” from item 1 under Responsibilities. The Operational‑Collection Development policy was received for information. The meeting was adjourned at 10:36 a.m.

Kincardine Branch Library
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Thu Apr 3, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council to approve $2 million transfer to Affordable Housing Program

Bruce County Council will adopt the March 20 minutes and receive several informational reports. The council will consider motions to use the Development Charge Reserve Fund ($447,348 for 2024 and $796,871 for 2025) and to transfer $2,000,000 to the Affordable Housing Program and $825,000 to the Museum Facilities Reserve. A motion will also direct staff to work with municipalities on a Tax Increment Equivalent Funding program aimed at affordable housing. The meeting will conclude with the approval of By-law 2025-019 to confirm the council's proceedings.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $2 million transfer to Affordable Housing Program

The council adopted the March 20, 2025 minutes and amended the 2024 and 2025 budgets to use Development Charges Reserve funds of $447,348 and $796,871. It approved a $2,000,000 transfer to the Affordable Housing Program, an $825,000 transfer to the Museum Facilities Reserve, and directed staff to work with municipalities on a Tax Increment Equivalent Funding program for affordable housing. A closed‑session training on the Planning Act was held, and By‑law 2025‑019 confirming the meeting proceedings was approved.

Council Chambers
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Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council to vote on 2025 property tax rates and ratios

Bruce County Council will consider adopting By-law 2025-017 to set property tax estimates, ratios, and rates for 2025. The body will also discuss strategies to mitigate the impact of tariffs on the county and local businesses.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 2025 property tax estimates and rates

Bruce County Council adopted the 2025 property tax by‑law, setting tax estimates, ratios and rates for the year. The council also approved an update to the CAO Performance Evaluation Policy and endorsed actions to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs on the county. Additional approvals included a contribution agreement with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and several resolutions supporting local businesses affected by tariffs.

Council Chambers
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Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Bruce County Public Library Board

Board will hold a closed session to evaluate the CEO's performance

The Bruce County Public Library Board will approve the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt the Operational‑Information Services policy. It will then move into a closed meeting under the Public Libraries Act to conduct the CEO performance evaluation. Additional reports on usage, the bookmobile, and intellectual‑freedom trends will be presented for information.

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Library Headquarters - Port Elgin
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Thu Mar 6, 2025 · Thursday, March 06, 2025 - Following the regular Council meeting

Striking Committee

Striking Committee to review CAO performance evaluation policy

The Striking Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the CAO Performance Evaluation Policy and the 2025 performance review timeline. The committee will also enter a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual and approve previous closed minutes.

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Council Chambers
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Thu Mar 6, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council to approve planning services agreements with eight lower‑tier municipalities

Bruce County Council will vote on a series of by‑laws (2025‑008 to 2025‑015) that authorize municipal planning services agreements with eight lower‑tier municipalities. The council will also consider a motion directing staff to report on Tax Increment Equivalent Funding as a tool for affordable housing, and motions on museum collection deaccession and a county‑wide accessibility coordinator request. Additional items include reports on the Boundary Road Agreement with Grey County and adoption of the February 20 minutes.

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Council Chambers
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Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council will approve repayment of a $376,405 loan for the Kincardine Paramedic Station

The council will consider several motions, including the repayment of an internal loan of $376,405 for the Kincardine Paramedic Station and directing $48,504 to the Paramedic Services Capital Reserve. It will also vote on granting Service Manager consent to discharge the mortgage on 621 Mary Street to the Bruce County Housing Corporation, and on approving the Health Care Funding Policy. The meeting includes adoption of minutes, informational reports, and a by‑law to confirm the council's proceedings.

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Council Chambers
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Thu Feb 20, 2025 · Thursday, February 20, 2025 - Following the regular Council meeting

Bruce County Housing Corporation

Board to consider acquiring land for community housing

The Bruce County Housing Corporation will approve the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes. It will move into a closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(c) to discuss a proposed acquisition of land for a community‑housing build and to review the June 6, 2024 minutes. The meeting will also address routine items such as declarations of interest and adjournment.

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Council Chambers
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Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Bruce County Public Library Board

Board approves policies and reviews reports for February 2025

The Bruce County Public Library Board will approve minutes from December 2024 and draft policies for Internet Services and Local History. The meeting includes the approval of post-meeting minutes and a closed session to discuss a proposed land acquisition.

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Library Headquarters - Port Elgin
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Thu Feb 6, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Council to approve a 1.60‑hectare farm dwelling severance (B‑2024‑096)

The council will vote to approve the surplus farm dwelling severance B‑2024‑096 for approximately 1.60 hectares and authorize the Director/Manager to sign the decision sheet. It will also consider a funding request to provide annual court security and prisoner transportation costs to the Municipality of Brockton, using the Tax Stabilization Reserve. Additional items include reports on the Durham Street Bridge Phase 1 repairs, several Human Services program outcomes, and a museum information update.

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Electronic (Remote) Meeting
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Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

Committee reviews LTC reports and holds closed session on personal matters

The Long‑Term Care Homes Committee will approve the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting. It will review the long‑term care update reports for October‑December 2024 and the Q4 2024 quality reports for Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven. A closed portion of the meeting will discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and consider approval of the April 4, 2024 minutes.

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Council Chambers
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Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council to adopt 2025 budget

Council is meeting to approve the 2025 budget by-law and a pre-budget submission for the Minister of Finance. The body is also considering a land transfer in Lucknow and a pre-budget equipment purchase.

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Council Chambers
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Thu Jan 9, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council to consider 2025 budget with 4.92% tax levy increase

Council is meeting to decide on the 2025 Budget and the 2025 Fees and Charges by-law. The body will also receive updates on the Tara Battery Energy Storage System project and EV charging funding.

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Council Chambers
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