Heat wave is affecting water levels – drinking water more important than lawns
With high temperatures and a lack of rain, the Town of Saugeen Shores has declared a temporary watering ban for lawn/garden watering, pool filling,...
Bruce Power supports Essex County with pop-up isolation centre to help in COVID-19 fight
Bruce Power has provided a 50-bed pop-up facility to the Municipality of Leamington to assist in the COVID-19 fight as the Windsor-Essex region battles...
Wearing of face coverings to become mandatory in Grey Bruce
Grey Bruce Medical Officer of Health, Doctor Ian Arra is giving notice of intent to Order the mandatory wearing of face coverings in enclosed...
All In Ontario Challenge a partnership to raise money for local communities
The latest partnership between Bruce Power, the Nuclear Innovation Institute and NPX Innovation is a digital fundraising program to help revitalize and rebuild local...
GBHS Welcomes Family Back into Hospitals
Grey Bruce Health Services has updated its Family Presence policy and is now permitting inpatients to have one person visit in hospital. Visitors had...
Bruce County Expresses Appreciation To Child Care Providers
In mid-June, the Province of Ontario announced its plan to allow child care operators to re-open provided that they meet guidelines in the Operational...
Portable beach washrooms a key for health during COVID-19 says reader
Council recently had a Special Meeting on Monday June 28th to discuss beach access.
Experts say that a beach is not the best place to...
GBHS COVID-19 Assessment Centre Offering Pre-Booked Appointments
The COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the Owen Sound Hospital is now offering patients the opportunity to call in and book an appointment for testing....
Kincardine closes downtown area to vehicle traffic for the summer
The Municipality of Kincardine has taken the bold move to close an area of its busiest street in the downtown core to weekend vehicle...
Bruce Power donating on behalf of suppliers to charitable organizations
Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of supply chain partners, Bruce Power will be distributing $381,500 through the company’s 2020 Charitable Events Sponsorship Program.
Twenty-six suppliers...
Beaches access a major topic of discussion at Special Meeting of Council
A virtual Special Meeting of Saugeen Shores Town Council was held on Monday, June 29th to primarily discuss beach access.
Director of Community Services, Jayne...
Hospital lab services now require an appointment
Patients who visit the Lab at any Grey Bruce Health Services hospital are now required to have an appointment. Walk-ins are no longer being...
Hair Salons and Barber Shops COVID-19 Prevention Checklist
In a hair salon/barber shop, staff and clients are in close contact when colouring, cutting, or styling hair. The virus can spread from respiratory...
Government introduces Seniors Community Grant
Local MPP Lisa Thompson has announced that Ontario is now accepting applications for the Seniors Community Grant Program providing opportunities for active aging.
“Our Seniors Community Grant...
