By Pauline Kerr Most of us figured measures to control the spread of COVID-19 would continue after the initial two-week school closure. New cases of the virus continue to be … Continue reading Lessons being learned as COVID-19 situation continues
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Three Assessment Centres now open in Grey Bruce
Three COVID-19 Assessment Centres have opened in Grey Bruce, to help identify and triage patients exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. The Assessment Centres will help expand hospital capacity to assess and … Continue reading Three Assessment Centres now open in Grey Bruce
Letter from Mayor Eadie to all our residents in the Municipality of Kincardine – March 22, 2020
Hello Everyone, I am grateful to the Independent for giving me this opportunity to write a letter to all our residents. The developments of the last two weeks related to … Continue reading Letter from Mayor Eadie to all our residents in the Municipality of Kincardine – March 22, 2020
We need to work together to get through this
By Pauline Kerr The world has changed drastically in the course of a week. We have gone from a prosperous, happy community to one filled with dread. Despite constant … Continue reading We need to work together to get through this
No time for paranoia
By Pauline Kerr Some of the precautions people are taking regarding COVID-19 make one wonder if there might be a second pandemic going on, one that triggers weirdness. For example, … Continue reading No time for paranoia
Effects of COVID-19 felt in community
By Tammy Schneider As the list of cancellations continues to grow locally, nationally and internationally, health officials are urging the public not to panic, but instead to be prepared. A … Continue reading Effects of COVID-19 felt in community
Important information for customers of The Kincardine Independent
The Kincardine Independent team is committed to keeping you informed as we all deal with the Covid-19 Virus. These are trying times for everyone and we are doing our best … Continue reading Important information for customers of The Kincardine Independent
How prepared are our hospitals for a COVID-19 pandemic?
By Pauline Kerr It appears the world is gearing up to fight a deadly enemy on many fronts – COVID-19, formerly known as the coronavirus that first appeared in … Continue reading How prepared are our hospitals for a COVID-19 pandemic?
Secondary and elementary schools closed for strike on Feb. 28
By Colin Burrowes Talks between the Ontario government and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) have stalled again. The secondary school teacher’s union will continue with its planned one-day … Continue reading Secondary and elementary schools closed for strike on Feb. 28
SBGHC prepares for coronavirus
By Don Crosby Although there have been no reported cases of the coronavirus, or COVID-19 as it is now known, in the region, the head of the South Bruce Grey Health … Continue reading SBGHC prepares for coronavirus