Meaford Council Hires Experts for TC Energy Project

Municipality of Meaford Council took a key step yesterday to help ensure TC Energy considers the community’s best interests for its proposed pumped storage project on Department of National Defence lands by approving the hiring of two consulting companies to provide professional expertise. At the meeting on Monday, July 10, 2023, Council approved the hiring of StrategyCorp and the Ainley Group.

StrategyCorp, a government relations and management consulting firm, will be focused on negotiating a...

Invasive Weed Management Coming to Meaford’s Rural Roadside

The Municipality of Meaford has partnered with Green Stream Lawn and Vegetation Management Inc. to stop the spread of invasive weeds along rural roadways in the Municipality of Meaford.

Beginning July 6, 2023, through to August 6, 2023 (weather permitting), ClearView Herbicide will be applied in overgrown and weedy areas (not manicured lawns) along various road sections. ClearView is an approved herbicide shown to be effective in targeted control of wild chervil along road allowances, as well as...

Reminder About Firework Safety and Regulation

With Canada Day approaching, the Municipality of Meaford would like to remind those that are looking to set off family fireworks as part of their celebrations to stay safe, celebrate responsibly and follow the rules.

In our municipality, family/consumer fireworks can only be discharged on private property. Fireworks must be placed a distance of 8 meters (18.4 feet) away from all structures and vehicles. You can use fireworks in celebration of Canada Day from:

June 28, 2023 until July 4, 2023...

Hydrant Flushing has Begun in Urban Meaford

Staff from the Environmental Services team have begun flushing fire hydrants as part of their annual maintenance program within urban Meaford. Flushing will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday and is estimated to be completed by October.

During this time you may notice a slight discoloration or cloudy appearance of the water, and reduced pressure if you are using water during the flushing process. The water may be flushed onto the road surface and may leave puddles after...

Canada Day Celebrations in Meaford

Come celebrate Canada Day with us! Take in the fun at Meaford Harbour and throughout downtown all day Saturday, July 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Bring the family and spend the day! There will be lots to see and do starting with a pancake breakfast, hosted by the Military Family Resource Centre and Meaford Rotary Club, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 

A variety of fun activities beginning at 10:00 a.m. will include an inflatable obstacle course and slide, axe throwing, canoe tours, community...