All major Ontario teacher unions now in ‘job action’
Within the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB), members of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) all hit the picket line on Wednesday, January...
Bluewater schools closed January 15th due to strike action
Bluewater District School Board will be included in the next round of provincial strike action planned for Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
In Bluewater District School...
SDSS growing and students fundraising for ‘Playscape Beautification and Enhancement’
Saugeen District Senior School (SDSS) is another step closer to getting completing a 'Playscape Beautification and Enhancement Project' thanks to a corporate donation.
Neil Tanaka...
Be prepared – Bluewater teacher strike action about to take place
Today, we learned that Bluewater District School Board will be included in the next round of provincial strike action planned for Wednesday, January 15,...
EQAO Grade 9 assessment postponed to June
Provincial Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced today, January 8th, that public school boards will be able to make local decisions about whether or...
SVCA to host Maple Syrup information day
Saugeen Conservation will once again be hosting the Annual Information Day of the local chapter of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producer’s Association (OMSPA) on Saturday, January...
A new look at 2020 – the Year of the Rat
As we head into a new year and new decade, we thought it would be interesting to look at 2020 within the frame of...
United Way issues urgent year-end appeal for donations
The United Way of Bruce Grey is issuing an urgent year-end appeal for donations.
"As we head into the end of the year, we are...
Bluewater Director of Education retiring
After 38 years serving students and families in our local public education system, Bluewater District School Board Director of Education Alana Murray is retiring. ...
Bruce – Grey Catholic School Board elects new chair
The new chairperson of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board is Lori DiCastri, trustee for Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine, Brockton Ward 31. Lori has served as...
Shop with a Cop – a fun lesson in helping others
Once again, Rotary Clubs and Saugeen Shores Police Service have combined to not only help the Food Bank in this season of need but...
Port Elgin historic Carnegie library celebrates 111 years
Port Elgin Public Library is celebrating its 111th anniversary this year and, on Thursday December 5th, special historic plaques were unveiled from photos provided...
New showcase launched to expose students to skilled trades learning
A New Skill Opportunities Showcase (SOS) was launched on Friday, December 6th at Ripley-Huron Community School where Grades 7 and 8 students got a...
Bluewater closes schools as teachers take part in one-day strike
On Wednesday, December 4th, Bluewater teachers joined the 60,000 Ontario teachers and staff who staged a one-day strike in opposition to the Conservative government's...
