Crow from Grey-Bruce tests positive for West Nile Virus
Grey Bruce Public Health has been notified that an American crow from Grey-Bruce has tested positive for the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus (WNV). The crow was submitted to the Canadian … Continue reading Crow from Grey-Bruce tests positive for West Nile Virus
Emergency shelter situation in Bruce County ‘unsustainable’
Deputy Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) noted that county council has discussed the numbers for nights of emergency shelter provided on behalf of the county from time to time, but … Continue reading Emergency shelter situation in Bruce County ‘unsustainable’
Rules of the road – bicycles, scooters, mopeds and Segways
Summer is a good time to review the rules around being safe on roads and sidewalks. There many ways to get around, including on foot, bicycle, mobility scooters or electric-powered … Continue reading Rules of the road – bicycles, scooters, mopeds and Segways
Emancipation Month officially recognized in the Municipality of Kincardine with flag raising
The Municipality of Kincardine has officially recognized August as Emancipation Month, acknowledging enslavement in Canadian history, while also acknowledging the contributions made by peoples of African descent. (By Liz Small) … Continue reading Emancipation Month officially recognized in the Municipality of Kincardine with flag raising
No decision yet in regards to fate of Secord monument
Kincardine council spent much of last week’s meeting in discussion about the public feedback they received regarding the Dr. Secord monument. It was removed from its location in front of … Continue reading No decision yet in regards to fate of Secord monument
Dams the topic of some difficult discussion by Saugeen Conservation board of directors
Dams – two of them – were a main topic of discussion at the July 18 meeting of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors. The dams in question … Continue reading Dams the topic of some difficult discussion by Saugeen Conservation board of directors
Support for The Well youth hub deepens
A motion brought forth by Coun. Beth Blackwell at last week’s Kincardine council meeting, discussed council’s support for a youth hub to be located in the Municipality of Kincardine. (By … Continue reading Support for The Well youth hub deepens
Security concerns at SBGHC meeting
The 26th annual meeting of South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) on June 26 was different from past meetings. (By Pauline Kerr) To read the entire article online, click here … Continue reading Security concerns at SBGHC meeting
County gets update on Community Safety and Well-Being plan
Alexis Cook, co-ordinator of Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well- Being Planning (CSWBP) committee, presented Bruce County council with an update on what’s happened over the past year, and key … Continue reading County gets update on Community Safety and Well-Being plan
County urges province to pause health-care service cuts until wider impact on economic growth can be studied
Two members of Bruce County council – the mayors of Saugeen Shores and South Bruce – are asking the province to take a more wholistic approach when it comes to … Continue reading County urges province to pause health-care service cuts until wider impact on economic growth can be studied