Board of health endorses motion for increase in OW and ODSP support
The Grey Bruce Public Health board of directors started their July meeting with discussion on a piece of correspondence about advocating for a better income for vulnerable citizens, with the … Continue reading Board of health endorses motion for increase in OW and ODSP support
Brucelea Haven to get new murals
Bruce County council passed a motion July 4 to “use funds from the Gordon Henry Amrell Trust to design, create and install murals, up to a maximum amount of $70,000” … Continue reading Brucelea Haven to get new murals
Community groups exploring options for laundry services
If you’ve been affected by the loss of the Kincardine laundromat which was destroyed by fire on July 6, local social service agencies and programs are working to offer support … Continue reading Community groups exploring options for laundry services
Ignace holds historic vote: willing host for NWMO’s DGR
The Township of Ignace has voted in favour of being a willing host for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) proposed deep geological repository (DGR). The township’s council held a … Continue reading Ignace holds historic vote: willing host for NWMO’s DGR
Council discusses parking at local beaches and downtown
Much debate and discussion has circulated in Kincardine regarding limited or paid parking in the downtown core and paid parking at Kincardine’s beaches, two issues that Kincardine Council addressed at … Continue reading Council discusses parking at local beaches and downtown
Wellness hub proposal presented to council
The founder and CEO of The Well Community Collective appeared before Kincardine council last week. Appearing via Zoom, Shannon McGavin’s presentation included statistics that provide a solid case for the … Continue reading Wellness hub proposal presented to council
Beating the heat
Tips on how to keep your cool during extreme heat events The latest round of extreme heat that Kincardine and area experienced last week has prompted Grey Bruce Public Health … Continue reading Beating the heat
Bruce County council endorses Nuclear Host Communities declaration
Council has endorsed a declaration that creates a framework for communities engaging with the nuclear sector. Claire Dodds, commissioner of community development, asked council to endorse the declaration of Global … Continue reading Bruce County council endorses Nuclear Host Communities declaration
Hospital redevelopment progressing ‘close to original schedule’
Bill Heikkila presented the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors with a positive report from the Kincardine Redevelopment Oversight Committee. Heikkila told the board the Stage 2 redevelopment … Continue reading Hospital redevelopment progressing ‘close to original schedule’
Local resolution endorsed for alPHa annual meeting
A local resolution has been proposed and endorsed by the board for consideration at the annual general meeting of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) on June 6. … Continue reading Local resolution endorsed for alPHa annual meeting
