Exciting news for Southampton Care Centre
It was an exciting day for the Southampton Care Centre on Friday, December 18th, as Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson announced that the Centre would...
Local non-profit receives Big Hearts Initiative award
In May, the Government of Ontario launched its Small Businesses, Big Hearts Initiative—a campaign designed to recognize the remarkable ways Ontario small businesses and...
MPP Walker announces financial relief for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound municipalities
On December 16th, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill walker announced that local municipalities are receiving an additional $2,972,000 in Safe Restart Agreement funding.
The discretionary funding...
MPP Walker excited about local Broadband Expansion
This week, the Governments of Canada and Ontario marked the beginning of construction of broadband infrastructure that will deliver reliable internet access to nearly...
Municipalities alarmed by Schedule 6 of provincial budget
When Schedule 6 of Bill 229 came to light with a resulting outcry from organizations and members of the public, the province said that...
Provincial changes to Conservation Authorities Act, a threat to environmental protection
70 years of collaborative land use planning on the cusp of being compromised
The Province has announced changes to the Conservation Authorities Act in Schedule...
More new long-term spaces approved for Markdale
The Ontario government is moving forward with a new long-term care home project in Markdale to help reduce local waitlists and improve the quality...
Time to nominate a Remarkable Citizen
Not even a pandemic will prevent Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson from recognizing and celebrating remarkable citizens across the two counties.
Thompson has issued a call...
Tri-county region to lead Canada’s next generation of nuclear technology
On Friday, November 13th, the Province of Ontario announced an ongoing commitment to nuclear power - including development of new nuclear technologies - and...
Local MPPs welcome plan to reduce taxes on employers, boost job creation and help...
The Ontario government is giving municipalities the flexibility to provide property tax relief to small businesses. The province is also considering matching these reductions...
Keystone to receive funding through Roadmap to Wellness program
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker has announced that Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services will receive $121,100 in funding through the provincial government’s Roadmap...
OPG awards major contracts to local manufacturer
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is ensuring that provincial businesses have the opportunity to succeed during the COVID-10 pandemic. One of those businesses is Abraflex,...
November 11, 2020: Remembrance Day with a difference
On Wednesday, 11 November, 2020, The Royal Canadian Legion, Port Elgin Branch 340, will be holding a PRIVATE SERVICE at Cenotaph Park.
This year, in...
Owen Sound St. Mary’s school approved for a new addition with government funding
(L) Mascot Mustang, Alecia Lantz (Supt. Business) Quinton Rodgers (Student Council), Norm Bethune (Board Vice Chair), Lori Di Castri (Board Chair), MPP Bill Walker,...
