NEWS
Federal Election - April 28
If you don’t receive your voter information card by April 11, or the information on it is incorrect, use the Online Voter Registration Service to check your registration, register or update your address, or call us at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY) for assistance. Voters should be registered by April 22 to vote, however, it can also be done at your assigned polling station on election day. Just bring along proper identification, such as a driver’s licence, or utility bill or student ID card.
Ontario Proposing to Expand Strong Mayor Powers to 169 Additional Municipalities
Expansion will help municipalities deliver on provincial priorities like building homes and infrastructure
Know Where You Are: Respect the Rules Regarding Illegal Motorized Vehicle Use On Conservation and County Lands
Unauthorized use of ATVs, dirt bikes, trucks, and even golf carts is creating lasting damage on County and Conservation Authority lands. Deep ruts, eroded slopes, and crushed vegetation are not just unsightly, they impact ecosystems, destroy habitats, spread invasive species, and jeopardize the future of our natural spaces.
Canada announces new countermeasures in response to tariffs from the United States of America
While some important elements of the Canada U.S. trade relationship have been preserved, new tariffs on automobiles have now entered into force. These are on top of the previously announced tariffs, including those on steel and aluminum, which remain in place. The U.S. tariffs will do harm to American workers and businesses, but Canada will also be impacted, with every Canadian feeling the effects.
Weather Event Update - Tuesday, April 1
The Town would like to provide an update regarding the weekend weather event and the forecasted conditions for Wednesday, April 2. Crews have been working to restore power, open roads and clear debris throughout the municipality and are preparing for additional precipitation. In the event of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
Town Announces Winners of 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards
The Town of The Blue Mountains is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards and extend sincere gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and groups who volunteer their time to support the community.
Resignation of Chief Administrative Officer Shawn Everitt
The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to notify the public that Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Shawn Everitt has resigned from his position, effective immediately, and will be joining the Municipality of Meaford as the new CAO beginning April 8, 2025.
2024 Public Salary Disclosure for the Town
In accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996, The Town of The Blue Mountains has disclosed and submitted the names, positions, salaries and total taxable benefits of employees paid $100,000 or more during the 2024 calendar year to the Ministry of Finance.
Construction Tender Awarded for Thornbury West Phase 1B Reconstruction
In accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996, The Town of The Blue Mountains has disclosed and submitted the names, positions, salaries and total taxable benefits of employees paid $100,000 or more during the 2024 calendar year to the Ministry of Finance.
Grey Bruce Public Health confirms local measles case
Grey Bruce Public Health has received laboratory confirmation of a case of measles in an unvaccinated child in Grey-Bruce. GBPH confirms the patient and other members of their household are isolating at home. A contact-tracing investigation by GBPH has not identified any public places in Grey-Bruce where community members could have been exposed to the virus or any exposure risks in local schools linked to this case.
Summer Company Offers Students up to $3,000 to Operate a Summer Business
Students looking to operate a business this summer can now apply to the 2025 Summer Company program. Summer Company offers students 15-29 years of age an opportunity to start and manage their own business. Successful applicants will receive a grant of up to $3,000 and access to training and mentorship from local business leaders. Applications to the program will be accepted until May 31, 2025.
Simcoe-Grey area residents honoured for making Canada “a better place”
Simcoe-Grey MP Terry Dowdall and Simcoe-Grey MPP Brian Saunderson present King Charles III Coronation Medals