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Northern Bruce Peninsula Council — Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Election voting opens Oct. 19 — Council confirmed the municipal voting period runs from October 19 at 10:00 a.m. to October 26 at 8:00 p.m. The municipal office will be open throughout, including Saturday, for working residents. iPad and telephone kiosks will be available on-site for residents without devices or internet access; privacy screens and a provider how-to video will be set up at each station. Clerk staff Kara and Alex will make in-person visits with portable kiosks to the Golden Dawn seniors building (Tuesday, Oct. 20) and the Brad apartments (Wednesday, Oct. 21). Voter information letters have already been mailed.

Northern Bruce Peninsula Regular Council — Monday, September 14, 2026

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Tobermory development stalled over partial-servicing dispute. A delegation from Churchill Development Corporation outlined a four-year impasse on a 22.9-hectare mixed-use project on Chinsibtipideck Road in Tobermory — comprising a campground, residential subdivision, and boat-storage expansion — blocked by Bruce County and provincial policy that restricts partial municipal servicing (sewer plus private wells) to infilling within existing designations. Full municipal water for Tobermory has been estimated at $80 million. The developer said hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent and characterized the process as being “at the end of our rope.” Council held no formal vote but the mayor committed to raising the issue directly with county staff, and council discussed drafting correspondence expressing support for an interim partial-servicing approach.

Northern Bruce Peninsula Council Meeting — Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 1:00 PM

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch

Public meeting — Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy zoning amendment: Council holds a public meeting on ZBA Z-2026-043 affecting Copp lands tied to the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy — a notable conservation-related land use decision — and is recommended to approve.
Churchill Development delegation — partial services: A developer and planning team appear to raise concerns about Bruce County Official Plan policy on lot creation on partial services, flagging a potential conflict with local development plans.
Tammy’s Cove Road reconstruction: Council is asked to select Option 1 (road realignment and direct access) for Tammy’s Cove Road, with an estimated capital cost of $1,466,903 to be confirmed through a future budget process.
Stokes Bay Road Bridge contract award: Council will award a $191,000 contract for hydraulic capacity improvements, with reserve funds covering costs beyond the $80,000 in the 2026 capital budget.
Solar Project Policy: Staff are directed to bring forward a by-law establishing a Solar Project Policy for the municipality.
Integrity Commissioner appointment: Council is asked to appoint Aird & Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator for a six-year term beginning January 1, 2027.
B&B licensing request: Correspondence calls on council for direction on implementing a bed-and-breakfast licensing regime in the municipality.

Full agenda: https://northernbrucepeninsula.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1098

Northern Bruce Peninsula Council — Monday, August 10, 2026

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Fire hall exhaust extraction approved: Council waived the formal quotation requirement under Purchasing Policy By-law 2023-38 and authorized the fire chief to contract with AIR Technology for diesel exhaust extraction equipment totalling $88,735 plus HST — $48,094 for a lane set unit and $40,641 for a firehole unit. The ceiling-mounted air handling system includes integrated CO and HCN monitors and meets Ministry of Labour occupational cancer prevention requirements. Staff confirmed no external funding is available to offset the cost; the Ontario Firefighter Protection Grant does not cover capital infrastructure of this scale.