LGBTQ books promote education, awareness and kindness
By Tammy Schneider For many companies, community involvement and support is part of their corporate mandate. Pandemic restrictions imposed by COVID has lessened those occasions where they can offer financial … Continue reading LGBTQ books promote education, awareness and kindness
MOH reports shift in focus to ‘slowing the progress of the pandemic’
By Pauline Kerr Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health (MOH), presented a COVID-19 update to Bruce County council on Thursday, Jan. 13, focusing on “significant changes” caused by … Continue reading MOH reports shift in focus to ‘slowing the progress of the pandemic’
Smart Centres development moves forward
By Pauline Kerr “This has been a long time coming,” said Coun. Maureen Couture, regarding the zoning bylaw amendment application for Smart Centres. The rezoning will facilitate a mixed-use development … Continue reading Smart Centres development moves forward
Community information session scheduled on Dec. 15 to discuss impact of nursing shortage
Special to Kincardine Independent GREY-BRUCE – South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has been facing significant shortages in health human resources (HHR) for over five years, particularly with nurses and medical … Continue reading Community information session scheduled on Dec. 15 to discuss impact of nursing shortage
Bruce County and Saugeen Ojibway Nation finalize settlement agreement
Special to Kincardine Independent BRUCE COUNTY – The county and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) have reached an out-of-court agreement, settling Bruce County’s involvement in SON’s long-standing legal action … Continue reading Bruce County and Saugeen Ojibway Nation finalize settlement agreement
Capital Campaign launched for first phase of Kincardine hospital redevelopment
The Kincardine Community Health Care Foundation (KCHCF) is excited to announce the launch of the Kincardine Hospital Redevelopment Capital Campaign – Building Health Care for Generations – with the goal … Continue reading Capital Campaign launched for first phase of Kincardine hospital redevelopment
Be aware of internet scams over the holidays
by Tammy Schneider Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s the time of year for Christmas festivities, getting together with loved ones and unfortunately, scammers. The number of packages delivered by couriers … Continue reading Be aware of internet scams over the holidays
Bruce Power celebrates Giving Tuesday with a matching sponsorship
In support of the Giving Tuesday movement, a one-day event that encourages people everywhere to donate what they can to participating charities, Bruce Power has announced it will match donations … Continue reading Bruce Power celebrates Giving Tuesday with a matching sponsorship
CFGB announces grant recipients
By Tammy Schneider Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Community Foundation Grey Bruce announced the names of ten organizations that will receive grants from its fund. The organization has awarded $246,633 this … Continue reading CFGB announces grant recipients
State of emergency lifted in Municipality
At 4:25 p.m. on Sept. 9, mayor Glover announced that the state of emergency, declared on Mar. 24, 2020, had been lifted. The state of emergency was declared in response … Continue reading State of emergency lifted in Municipality
