Fire ban lifted
Bruce County Fire Chiefs lifted the outdoor burning ban at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. The fire ban was put in place on April 3, to avoid putting additional … Continue reading Fire ban lifted
Kincardine council diverts funds to Goderich Street erosion control
By Pauline Kerr Erosion along the shoreline has necessitated diverting funds from another project to conduct emergency repairs along the shoreline. With buried sewer pipes and other infrastructure along Goderich … Continue reading Kincardine council diverts funds to Goderich Street erosion control
SBGHC Walkerton reopened for admissions of non-COVID and non-respiratory patients
On Tuesday, April 28, South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) Walkerton site reopened for admission of non-COVID/non-respiratory patients. On April 6, SBGHC had designated the Acute Care Units at the … Continue reading SBGHC Walkerton reopened for admissions of non-COVID and non-respiratory patients
Municipality offers relief to taxpayers
On April 14, the Municipality of Kincardine announced financial measures to help ease the economic impact to taxpayers for the June 1 and September 1 tax installment dates. The Municipality … Continue reading Municipality offers relief to taxpayers
Kincardine company donates N95 masks
By Tammy Schneider Ideal Supply has joined the ranks of other local companies and service organizations who are supporting front line workers, by donating 360 N95 masks to the … Continue reading Kincardine company donates N95 masks
Chinese community in Bruce County donate more than $2,500 to local hospitals
By Lan Jin As the COVID-19 continues to spread and claim lives across Ontario, our lives have been changed by the pandemic. The Chinese community in Bruce County feels the … Continue reading Chinese community in Bruce County donate more than $2,500 to local hospitals
COVID-19 Assessment Centre reduces hours of operation
Lower than expected volumes has resulted in the Kincardine location of the COVID-19 Assessment Centre decreasing the number of hours it will operate. On Saturday, March 28, the Centre reduced … Continue reading COVID-19 Assessment Centre reduces hours of operation
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
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
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