Community thanks its Healthcare Heroes
By Tammy Schneider Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A message of thanks and appreciation was delivered to staff working at the Kincardine hospital and the Hawthorne Community Clinic on Mar. 1, … Continue reading Community thanks its Healthcare Heroes
Council passes 2022 budget with 4.94 per cent increase
By Pauline Kerr Kincardine council passed its 2022 budget Feb. 15 after sending it back to staff for a bit more work. Initially, the budget came in with an increase … Continue reading Council passes 2022 budget with 4.94 per cent increase
Kincardine budget deliberations continue
By Pauline Kerr Although no major decisions were made, other than to have another budget meeting, Kincardine councillors are coming to terms with the ramifications of a difficult 2022 budget. … Continue reading Kincardine budget deliberations continue
COVID-19 numbers for Grey and Bruce Counties
This update is current as of 11:59 p.m. Jan. 29, 2022. Please refer to the Public Health website at www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca for up-to-date figures. New cases reported are not an accurate … Continue reading COVID-19 numbers for Grey and Bruce Counties
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