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Municipality of Bluewater

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The Municipality of Bluewater is located on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron in Ontario.

10/22/2026

🎃 HALLOW’S NIGHT IS HERE! 👻

Get ready for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun in Zurich! 🧡

🗺️ Pick up your scavenger hunt sheets at the Town & Country Bowling Lanes and get ready to find all the characters around town!

🚗 Parking is available at the arena and Lions Park.

🗳️ Ballot drop-off: Bring your completed sheets to Hay Town Hall to enter in our prize raffle!

🎃 More Halloween fun: Don’t forget to check out the Halloween display at the corner of Mill Street and John Street, and drive out to West Huron Care Centre to find their character and spend some time visiting with the residents!

⚠️ A reminder to drivers: There will be lots of little ghosts, goblins, and excited kiddos out and about tonight! Please slow down, stay alert, and drive carefully to help everyone enjoy a safe and happy Hallow’s Night.

We can’t wait to see everyone out enjoying the festivities! Happy hunting! 🧙‍♀️🕸️

10/22/2026

Although it is uncommon, every once in a while we hear reports of bear sightings in our area. Recently, we have received a report of a bear in the area of Pavilion Road and Bannockburn Line.

If you see a bear, do you know what to do? The Ontario Bear Wise website can help prepare you.

Some ways to reduce attracting bears include putting garbage in containers with tight lids, washing containers frequently to reduce odours and putting out garbage the morning of garbage collection and not the night before.

Report non-emergency encounters by calling the bear wise reporting line 1-866-514-2327.

Call 911 or your local police if a bear poses an immediate threat to personal safety and exhibits threatening or aggressive behaviour.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/prevent-bear-encounters-bear-wise

10/22/2026

Join the Zurich Firefighters for Wing Night on October 24th from 4-7 p.m. at the Zurich fire hall. Tickets are $20. Contact any Zurich firefighter.

10/22/2026

Did you know the Municipality of Bluewater operates as a ward system? Voters elect a councillor to represent their ward. Wards are divided based on roll numbers, not mailing addresses. When you log into the voting system, your ballot will tell you which positions you are voting for, such as mayor and ward councillor.

Our wards are:
*️⃣Ward 09 - Hay West, roll numbers starting with 090 and located west of Hwy 21
*️⃣Ward 10 - Hay East, roll numbers starting with 090 and located east of Hwy 21
*️⃣Ward 11 - Hensall, roll numbers starting with 110
*️⃣Ward 12 - Zurich, roll numbers starting with 120
*️⃣Ward 19 - Stanley West, roll numbers starting with 190 and located west of Hwy 21
*️⃣Ward 20 - Stanley East, roll numbers starting with 190 and located east of Hwy 21
*️⃣Ward 23 - Bayfield, roll numbers starting with 230

Visit https://municipalityofbluewater.ca/municipal-office/municipal-election/ for more election information, including a list of candidates.

10/21/2026

At its Regular Meeting of Council on October 19, 2026, Council of the Municipality of Bluewater:

- Requested that the Ministry of Transportation delay construction of the intersection improvements on Highway 21 at Mill Road and Cameron Street until after the speed limit review has been conducted.
-Adopted the Water Works Financial Plan - 2027 to 2032, as prepared by BM Ross and Associates Limited, for the purpose of supporting the renewal of the Municipality's Municipal Drinking Water Licence.
-Approved the collection of actual costs for the construction of the Steckle Municipal Drain.

Council agendas and reports can be found by visiting our council portal. Selecting a meeting date from the calendar will open the agenda from that meeting. The agenda contains hyperlinks to the different reports, by-laws, presentations, etc.

If you have questions about the topics appearing in the Council highlights, please contact the responsible departments.

10/21/2026

Bluewater will once again offer fall leaf collection for urban areas (Bayfield, Brucefield, Dashwood, Hensall, Kippen, Varna, and Zurich)
from October 13 to November 18, 2026.

Lakeshore subdivisions (West of Highway 21)—Collection will be November 6, 2026 (Weather conditions may require changes to the schedule.)

Collection Requirements
🍂Leaves must be placed in compostable paper bags only. Plastic bags will not be accepted.
🍂 Bags must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
🍂 Do not place brush, branches, sticks, sod, garbage, or animal waste in bags.
🍂 Please do not rake leaves onto streets or into ditches, as this can create drainage issues and safety hazards.

Lakeshore Collection
🍂 Green waste piled in a central location within an association will not be collected.
🍂Leaves placed out after November 6, 2026 will not be picked up.

Alternative Disposal Options
🍂Green Waste Depot - 72879 Blind Line, Zurich Leaves & brush accepted, free of charge anytime. Branches must be less than 4 inches in diameter.
🍂Stanley Landfill - 38594 Mill Road, Varna Leaves & brush accepted free of charge during regular operating hours.
Consider mulching, composting, or using leaves as garden cover to reduce waste and support a healthier environment.

10/21/2026

👻🖤 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🖤👻

Zurich's Hallows Night is TOMORROW (Oct 22)! 🎃 Get ready to explore the village, discover spooky surprises, and celebrate Halloween with our local businesses.

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 All around Zurich's Main Street

Arrive at the Town and Country Bowling Lanes to get your scavenger hunt sheet and follow the route!
(Additional Parking at the Zurich Arena and Community Centre)

📍 Scavenger hunt sheets: Town and Country Bowling Lanes
📍 Completed sheets: Hay Town Hall by 7:00 PM

🧙‍♀️ Costumes encouraged! Bring the family, explore Zurich, and get into the Halloween spirit. See you tomorrow! 🎃

10/21/2026

🚨 SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! 🚨

We are still looking for more registrants for this weekends Stay Safe Course (previously Home Alone) to run the course!

Is your child ready for a little more independence? Our upcoming Stay Safe! Course is designed to help youth ages 9–13 build confidence and learn essential safety skills for when they're home or out in the community without direct adult supervision. 🏡

Participants will learn:
✅ How to stay safe when home alone
☎️ What to do in an emergency and how to call for help
🛡️ How to recognize unsafe situations and make responsible decisions
🌐 Tips for staying safe online and in the community
💡 Problem-solving skills to help them feel more confident and independent

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
📍 Stanley Complex, Varna
💲 $43 + HST
👧 Ages 9–13

⏳ There are still spots available, but time is running out! Give your child valuable skills they can use every day.

👉 Register through the Municipality of Bluewater's ActiveNet recreation registration system today!
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/bluewater/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_category_ids=41&viewMode=list

10/21/2026

Didn't receive a voter information letter? Tried voting but can't access the portal? Misplaced your letter or just need some help getting logged in and navigating the portal?

Come see us today with approved ID at the Municipal Office, 14 Mill Ave, Zurich. Our Corporate Services Team will be here until 7 p.m. to help!

If you'd like to vote in our office using our equipment, make sure to bring your voter information letter with you if you received it and your ID.
https://municipalityofbluewater.ca/municipal-office/municipal-election/

10/20/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATION! 🚨

Looking for a great way for your child to build confidence and learn important safety skills? Our Red Cross Stay Safe course is coming up this Saturday!

Designed for youth ages 9–13, participants will learn basic first aid and how to stay safe at home and in their community when not directly supervised by a parent or trusted adult.

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
📍 Stanley Complex, Varna
💲 $43 + HST per participant
👧🧒 Ages 9–13

Registration Closes Tonight (October 20) at 8pm.

👉 Register today through the Municipality of Bluewater!
🌐 https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/bluewater/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_category_ids=41&viewMode=list

Address

14 Mill Avenue
Bayfield, ON
N0M2T0

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15192364351

Website

http://www.municipalityofbluewater.ca/

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