Municipality of Morris-Turnberry

11/03/2026

Possible Bear Sighting – Bluevale Area

The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry has received notification of a possible bear sighting near the area of Bluevale.

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has been notified.

Please see the provided Link - https://www.ontario.ca/page/prevent-bear-encounters-bear-wise

11/03/2026

People who use violence often try to isolate others. If you think someone might be going through abuse, it's important to stay in touch with them. Understand that changes in their behavior, like canceling plans suddenly or not answering calls and visits, might have deeper reasons.

If you’re worried about yourself or someone you love, support is available.

📞 Artemis Huron 24/7: 1-800-265-5506
📞 211
📞 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
📞 Victim Services Huron Perth: 519-600-4108
📞 Non-Emergency Police: 1-888-310-1122

More information: www.cswbhuron.ca

11/02/2026

Happy to see that starting January 1, 2027, Ontario’s move-over and slow-down rules will be expanded to protect roadside workers operating highway-maintenance, waste-collection, utility and roadside-assistance vehicles. Please slow down, move over when safe, and help keep our municipal employees and other roadside workers safe!

: Ontario is expanding its Slow Down, Move Over law to better protect roadside workers and make our roads safer.

Starting January 1, 2027, drivers must slow down and, when safe to do so, move over when approaching stopped work vehicles displaying flashing amber lights.

The expanded protections will cover highway maintenance, public utility, waste collection and roadside assistance vehicles.

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/caa-brings-road-safety-partners-and-first-responders-together-to-urge-drivers-to-slow-down-and-move-over-838554294.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fmto-en%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F734174545

10/30/2026

The last pickup day will be Monday, November 2nd - please have your materials out by 7:00 a.m.

Morris-Turnberry 2026 Fall Yard Waste Collection Notice

Leaves, grass clippings and yard waste may also be delivered to the Morris-Turnberry Landfill Site at 85047 Clyde Line, any Wednesday or Saturday.

Materials MUST be placed at the curb in biodegradable bags.

Paper Organic Yard Waste bags can be purchased at Stainton’s Home Hardware, Hodgins Building Centre in Wingham, Midwest Co-operative in Belgrave, McDonald Home Hardware in Brussels, and Watson’s Home Hardware in Blyth or at a retailer of your choice.

The bags must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. for collection.
The bags will be picked up by a different truck than the regular garbage.

Plastic bags are not acceptable for yard waste and will NOT be picked up.
The Municipality encourages grass clippings to be left on your lawn providing valuable moisture and nutrients to your lawn.

Residents should not include tree branches, which are greater than 4” in diameter and 5 feet long. Use strong twine to bundle tree or shrub branches.

Yard waste DOES NOT include sod, soil, lumber, tree stumps or stones
and must be free of metal, food wastes and garbage.
The Municipality will NOT pick up loose branches!

Any questions, please contact the Municipal office at 519-887-6137.

https://morristurnberry.ca/events/2026/10/13/2026-fall-yard-waste-collection

10/27/2026

Unofficial Municipal Election Results:

Mayor:
Jamie Heffer - Acclaimed

Councillors:
Dana Weber - 637 - 23.9%
Kevin Freiburger - 630 - 23.6%
David B. Heffer - 571 - 21.4%
Mike Miller - 470 - 17.6%
Terry 'Sumo' Brighton - 359 - 13.5%

Appointments are recommended to ensure the required election officials are available to accept nomination forms.To schedule an appointment or ask questions, please contact the Clerk’s Department:

10/26/2026

🗳️ Voter Turnout Update!

📊 As of 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 800 of 2,915 eligible electors have cast their ballot in the 2026 Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Municipal Election.

That brings voter turnout to 27.4%, with 72.6% of eligible electors yet to vote.

⏰ There’s still time to vote! Online and telephone voting remain open until 8:00 p.m. tonight. Refer to your Voter Information Letter for instructions on how to cast your ballot.

💻 Need help or access to a device to vote? Visit the Huron East Voter Help Centre at:

📍 41342 Morris Road, Brussels

🗳️ Voting closes tonight at 8:00 p.m.!

10/26/2026

🗳️ It’s Voting Day in Morris-Turnberry!

Today is your last chance to cast your ballot in the 2026 Municipal & School Board Election! Make your voice heard and help choose the representatives who will serve our community for the next four years.

📊 Voter Turnout Update: 23.1% of eligible electors have voted so far.

⏰ Voting closes tonight at 8:00 p.m.

💻 Vote Online: https://morristurnberry.simplyvoting.com

☎️ Vote by Telephone: 1-855-686-4823

🗳️ Councillor Selection: Voters may select up to 4 Councillors.

❓ Need help voting? Municipal staff are available to assist! Visit or call the Municipal Office. Telephone and internet access are available at the office for anyone who needs assistance casting their ballot.

📍 Municipal Office
41342 Morris Road, Brussels
📞 519-887-6137 ext. 224

10/23/2026

🗳️ The Countdown Is On!

There’s still time to cast your ballot in the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Municipal & School Board Election!

📊 Voter Turnout as of Friday, October 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Voted: 17.3%
Have Not Voted: 82.7%

🕗 Don’t wait — make your vote count!

Residents can vote online or by telephone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026.

📬 Need assistance or haven’t received your Voter Information Letter?

Contact the Elections Team at the Municipal Office:

📍 41342 Morris Road, Brussels
📞 519-887-6137 ext. 224

💻 Voting kiosks are still available at the Municipal Office on Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

10/22/2026

Voter turnout is currently at 14.6%!
There’s still time to make your voice heard in the 2026 Municipal Election!

⏰ Voting closes: Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
👩‍💻 Vote By Internet: https://morristurnberry.simplyvoting.com or
☎️ Vote by Phone: 1-855-686-4823

Need help voting? Visit the Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Road, Brussels, where voting assistance is available throughout the voting period during regular business hours.
Haven’t received your Voter Information Letter? Contact the Municipal Office for assistance 519-887-6137 Ext. 224

10/21/2026

🗳️ Online Voting Tip

✅ To access online voting, type the website address found in your Voter Information Letter directly into your browser’s address bar, as shown in the example.

❌ Searching for the voting website on Google or another search engine will not bring you to the online voting page.

❓Need help voting online? Contact the Election Line or stop by the Voter Help Centre at the Municipal Office. We’re happy to help!

📍 41342 Morris Road, Brussels
🕗 Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.