News & Notices

Get ready for a March Break filled with excitement, discovery, and family-friendly entertainment at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre! From March 8 to March 15, the Museum is transforming into a hub of fun with an incredible lineup of movies, magic, science, crafts, and even a giant balloon-making machine.

With the massive amount of snow that Bruce County has received in recent weeks, many rural residences have had their 911 Signs buried. Bruce County Emergency Management reminds residents to have 911 Signs clear and visible so that emergency responders can ensure a quick response if needed.

At the Thursday, February 20, 2025 Bruce County Council Meeting, Warden Luke Charbonneau shared a message in recognition of the community’s efforts and strength in response to recent winter storms.

Bruce County Council met on Thursday, February 20, 2025 beginning at 9:30 AM in the Council Chambers and virtually through Teams. Video recordings of the meetings can be reviewed at www.brucecounty.on.ca/government/agendas-and-minutes

The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre is proud to recognize and congratulate Muriel Shular on being awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This distinguished honour acknowledges Muriel’s exceptional dedication and outstanding service to the Museum and the broader community through volunteerism.

Bruce County is proud to bring back the Summer Company Program to support student entrepreneurship. Summer Company provides aspiring young entrepreneurs aged 15 to 29 with the tools and support to start their own summer business.

Bruce County encourages eligible families to explore the Child Activity Assistance Program (CAAP), which helps provide children the opportunity to participate in activities and programming when fees are a barrier.

Please take notice that Bruce County’s Peninsula Hub, located at 268 Berford Street in Wiarton, will be closed for the day on Thursday, February 20, 2025 due to water supply repairs to the building. The Peninsula Hub will re-open on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM.

Please take notice that the Bruce County Administration Centre in Walkerton, the Lakeshore Hub in Port Elgin, the Peninsula Hub in Wiarton, the Penetangore Hub in Kincardine, and the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre in Southampton, as well as all Bruce County Public Library Branches, and all EarlyON Child and Family Centres will be closed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 due to inclement weather and road conditions. Virtual customer service is available.

Snow squalls continue across our region on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 and Bruce County is advising motorists to stay off closed roads. All County-managed roadways are closed.