Conservation authority control expands in some areas, contracts in others

Owen Sound Sun Times

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority will have development control over an additional 15 metres inland from existing “dynamic beach” development control areas along the Lake Huron shoreline, starting April 1.  Dynamic beach hazards exist where shifting sand and sediment and variable water levels can present potential safety hazards, including flooding and erosion. They’re common in cottage areas […]

Bruce Power providing $450K in funding through local health care partnership

Kincardine News

A new health care partnership between Kincardine and Saugeen Shores is receiving financial backing from Bruce Power. “Our employees and our communities rely on the Kincardine and Saugeen Shores hospitals and the excellent services provided by the health-care professionals who staff these facilities,” said James Scongack, Bruce Power’s chief development officer and executive vice-president, in […]

Grey County ‘green’ building standard information sessions next week

Owen Sound Sun Times

Grey County will gather public feedback during information sessions next week about its future “green” development standards.  Green standards concern energy efficiency and use of sustainable building materials, stormwater infiltration and native and drought-resistant plants and inclusion of sidewalks and crosswalks to make a community walkable, the county says.  There are two public meetings next […]

Plans for big new Talisman development submitted to Grey County

Owen Sound Sun Times

Up to 370 homes in a “mountain resort village” are proposed for the former Talisman Mountain Resort property. Grey County planner Scott Taylor noted in his staff report about the application Thursday that this draft plan of subdivision application must go through agency assessment and public consultation processes before his department will weigh in with recommendations.  […]