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Farmers in Grey County can now apply for funding to test new farm practices that could improve soil health and resilience to climate change. The 2025 Experimental Acres program was …
Obituaries - The Meaford Independent
Kim passed away peacefully with family by her side at Chapman House Hospice in Owen Sound on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 60. Born in Meaford on January 26, 1964, Kim was …
News - The Meaford Independent
Last week the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) launched a new Victim Portal and website. The Portal is a secure and user-friendly online platform designed to enhance communication and support …
Council Facing a Challenging Budget For 2025
Nov 7, 2024 · Among those 49 ‘elective services’ is policing, which, at a cost of more than $2.5 million, would add 14.48 percent to the required levy in 2025 that is not currently included in …
A New Year Has Arrived… | The Meaford Independent
Jan 9, 2025 · Welcome back, dear readers, and Happy New Year. I hope that all had a joy-filled, relaxing holiday season. Here at The Independent, we are back to work after taking a semi …
Community News - The Meaford Independent
The Municipality of Meaford is inviting the community to apply for positions on various municipal advisory committees, offering community members the opportunity to take part in discussions …
Despite Delays, Council Still Working Toward Short-Term …
Nov 6, 2024 · Staff’s November 4 report to council suggested that the implementation of a short-term accommodations bylaw and regulatory framework would be costly, with staff estimating …
Council Will Soon Approve a ‘Good News’ Budget
Feb 15, 2024 · Councillor Steve Bartley noted that while Meaford has managed to prepare an operating and capital budget that will see a rate increase of 2.8 percent for Meaford’s …
Reader: Reservoir Could Swallow the Town
Nov 7, 2024 · Dear Editor, There’s been some discussion about the size of TC Energy’s proposed reservoir. According to Rants Raves and Rumours, Oct. 24 (October 24 print edition), Deputy …
Editorial - The Meaford Independent
It has been a long year, and after this week's newspaper hits newsstands, the Meaford Independent team is taking its annual break. For a small rural community newspaper, …