News

On behalf of Council and the Township of Georgian Bluffs, I extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and the entire Walkerton community following the heartbreaking loss of four students and a teacher from Walkerton District Community School.

Georgian Bluffs is lowering the speed limit from 80 km/h to 60 km/h along Zion Church Road and Concession 24 in the Oxenden area of the Township.

This change affects Zion Church Road from Grey Road 1 to Concession 21, and Concession 24 to the East of Side Road 20.

Georgian Bluffs Council has appointed Brittany Drury as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective immediately, following the departure of former CAO Niall Lobley, who has accepted the role of Deputy CAO with Grey County.

Georgian Bluffs and the Inter Township Fire Department have launched a new, easy-to-use online portal for burn permits. Starting this spring, all residents are asked to register for their burn permits at georgianbluffs.burnpermits.com. Permits are free of charge and available 24/7 from any computer or mobile device.

Georgian Bluffs is inviting community members of all ages and gardening experience levels to roll up their sleeves and join in a fun and rewarding morning of planting and learning.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE

The public hearings originally scheduled for this evening regarding Zoning By-law Amendments Z01/25 (Moore) and Z02/25 (Sparano) have been rescheduled.

We hope you find this monthly newsletter useful for reading updates on some of the many projects underway, hearing about upcoming events, and staying connected to what’s happening at the Township and in the community.

Georgian Bluffs is inviting residents to take part in No Mow May, a growing movement to support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators by letting lawns grow a little wilder this spring.

Georgian Bluffs is still seeking applications from interested residents to fill three (3) to five (5) positions on the 2026-2030 Council Remuneration Committee. The application deadline has been extended by two weeks, so there is still time to get your application in and get involved!