The Saugeen Ojibway Nation is pressing a claim to ownership of government land across the entire Bruce Peninsula and a legally unique claim for Aboriginal title over the “water territory” around it — stretching from the international boundary with the United States in Lake Huron across to Georgian Bay — along with compensation that could amount, by their accounting, to…
Although this Fall newsletter covers local issues and coming events as usual, the focus is mainly on the nature and trails in our neighbourhood. We are truly lucky to live where we do, but are you aware of these: the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, the North Keppel Amik Preserve at Big Bay or Greystone Trails in your backyard? We have…
What to do with unwanted items that do not go in the Blue Box or in a garbage bag at the end of the drive? For years we have been conscious of the need to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The following is some information to aid in that process. Household items in good repair can be taken to Thrift Stores etc. …
The draft County Official Plan is now posted on the Grey County website. Land use planning manages our land and our resources. It helps each community set goals about how it will grow and develop. It also works out ways of reaching these goals while balancing social, economic and environmental interests. Land use planning balances the interests of individual property…
Lots of great articles are included in this edition of Viewpoint … researching the possibility of Union Gas being extended along Grey Road 1 (Island View Drive); Water Quality, testing and wells; Septic Systems do’s and don’ts; plus Council updates and coming events. Click here: Viewpoint Summer 2018
It is in the best interest of all residents of any community to keep all water including bay or lake water, ground water or well water as clean as possible. This article will include information on private wells, watersheds and Georgian Bay as a factor in the health of the water that comes out of your tap. Treatment of the…