Bruce County has released its 2021 event schedule for the annual household hazardous waste Collection program. While residents of Bruce County are welcome to attend any of the event locations, … Continue reading County announces hazardous waste collection dates
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Staying safe from ‘the third wave’
By Pauline Kerr The novel coronavirus we call COVID-19 is doing what coronaviruses are prone to do – mutating. The so-called variants are popping up at a phenomenal rate … Continue reading Staying safe from ‘the third wave’
Nominations open for Sports Wall of Fame
By Doug Kennedy The deadline to submit names for the Kincardine Sports Wall of Fame is April 30. Unfortunately, last year’s ceremony has not taken place yet because of the … Continue reading Nominations open for Sports Wall of Fame
What a difference a year makes
By Pauline Kerr Last March at this time, we were starting to see people die from COVID-19 – not somewhere halfway around the world, but here. As we scrambled to … Continue reading What a difference a year makes
Pipe repair warranty an option for the uninsured
By Tammy Schneider Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A direct mail campaign offering warranty coverage for damaged water, sewer and septic lines has homeowners wondering about the authenticity of the offer … Continue reading Pipe repair warranty an option for the uninsured
Sarah Hodges – breaking the ice for girls in minor hockey
By Doug Kennedy It is hard to believe that a community like Kincardine could have two young women with coaching ties to our Team Canada women’s program. Sarah (Howald) Hodges … Continue reading Sarah Hodges – breaking the ice for girls in minor hockey
Health Unit discourages non-essential travel
The Grey Bruce Health Unit has issued a statement discouraging travel from region to region or zone to zone, unless for essential needs, based on public health guidance. Essential reasons … Continue reading Health Unit discourages non-essential travel
Trial an injustice to those with autism spectrum disorder
By Pauline Kerr In a way, the trial of Alek Minassian for the murder of 10 people also put the entire autism community on trial. The young man who used … Continue reading Trial an injustice to those with autism spectrum disorder
Hockey Canada says no age changes during pandemic
By Doug Kennedy The OHF has turned down the PJHL’s request to increase the maximum age of players in their league up one year, to 22, for one season, to … Continue reading Hockey Canada says no age changes during pandemic
New funding opportunity available for students training as PSW’s
By Tammy Schneider Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With the hope of alleviating one of the problems plaguing the long term care system during the pandemic, the provincial government announced on … Continue reading New funding opportunity available for students training as PSW’s