Virtual Climate Change Conference 2020 invites participants
The Grey Bruce Healthy Communities Partnership invites everyone to participate in the 2020 Virtual Climate Change Conference on October 28, 2020. This conference will...
Christmas Food and Toy Drive a joint effort this year
This year, on Saturday, November 21st, Saugeen Shores Emergency Services are combining efforts for the annual Christmas Food and Toy Drive.
From 10:00 a.m. to...
Two Shipments of Pfizer Vaccine to arrive in January
As the situation continues to evolve, the Grey Bruce Health Unit is pleased to share with you today that the Ministry of Health has...
Creative Writing Contest: Pandemic Musings – a 3rd place tie
The recent Creative Writing contest as a fundraiser for the local Saugeen Memorial hospital was an inspiration of Luz-Maria Alvarez-Wilson of Southampton. "I wanted...
New Ontario Vaccination Support Council established
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) announced today the establishment of the Ontario Vaccination Support Council, founded by close to 100 businesses, organizations, and...
Owen Sound Hospital accredited with Stroke Distinction™ designation
This past November, Accreditation Canada was at Grey Bruce Health Services’ Owen Sound Hospital to assess the District Stroke Centre as part of an...
Local hospital kicks off Spring fundraising campaign – be a GEM
Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation (SMHF) kicks off its Spring Campaign this week.
Through the Spring campaign, everyone is encouraged to become part of the GEM...
OS Hospital Foundation celebrates 25 years of Caring for Tomorrow
It has been 25 years since the creation of the Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation the Caring for Tomorrow Endowment Fund.
“What better way to...
Staying safe at the playground
Public Health wants to want to remind everyone of the importance of physical activity for children’s wellbeing. As the weather improves, children are naturally...
Fit Learn gets first-step approval for new expansion
At the recent Committee of Adjustment meeting on Monday, June 21st, an application was made to allow for a minor variance to expand a...
Second drive-through vaccine Clinic July 16th
The Town of Saugeen Shores in partnership with the Grey Bruce Health Unit is hosting another local drive (or walk) through COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic...
Staff level funding increases for local long-term care homes
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker has announced that local long-term care homes will receive $2,956,577 in additional funding to increase staffing levels leading to...
Ontario taking action to immediately increase staffing in Long Term Care
The Ontario government will provide more than $3 million for long-term care homes in Huron-Bruce. The money is part of the $270 million the province...
Shortage of nurses leads to reduction of services
Throughout the province, hospitals are experiencing an overall shortage of nurses that has been exacerbated by burnout after 20 months of the pandemic.
Other compounding...
