Summary of measures during Province-wide shutdown

Following the announcement by Ontario Premier Ford yesterday (Jan. 12) that the province is now under a State of Emergency for the next 28...

Ontario is recruiting 25 new Conservation Officers

According to Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker, the government is enhancing the protection of the province’s precious natural resources and ensuring public safety by...

Owen Sound Waterfront Festival receives funding for summer event

On March 17th, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker announced that the City of Owen Sound was receiving $25,000 in funding from the Ontario Cultural...

Ontario Premier issues a statement: Provincial Day of Mourning pays tribute to the Queen

“Ontario will mark September 19, 2022 as a provincial Day of Mourning in lieu of a provincial holiday. The people of Ontario may observe...

MNRF Minister has high praise for local conservation volunteers

Ontario’s new Natural Resource Minister has high praise for volunteer clubs that stock fish. And Jeff Yurek promises to “transform” his ministry so it...

Government to provide funding for rural Internet infrastructure

Families and businesses across Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound can look forward to faster internet and better cellphone service as the province releases its first-ever $315-million plan to improve...

Local area hospitals to receive HIRF funding for upgrades

Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson has announced more than $3 million in provincial grants for area hospitals under the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) program. “These...

NWMO hears diverse views at South Bruce Council meeting

At the South Bruce council meeting on June 9th, we saw a range of views on our work. Canada’s plan for the safe, long...

MPP Walker announces funding for mental health and addictions supports

Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker has announced that Grey Bruce Health Services will receive $382,500 in new funding for mental health and addictions programs. The...

Minister of Agriculture officially opens new PRANCE facility

On Friday, November 26th, Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Huron Bruce MPP, joined representatives from the Pegasus Riding Association...

Homelessness Prevention Program receives increased support in Bruce & Grey Counties

While homelessness may not seem to be as evident or obvious in Bruce and Grey Counties, it is there. With rising rents and food...

Huron Bruce MPP incumbent Lisa Thompson launches fourth term bid

Huron-Bruce Progressive Conservative provincial candidate Lisa Thompson officially launched her bid for a fourth term Saturday as she opened her campaign office in Wingham. "I...

New funding backs partnership between Saugeen Ojibway Nation, Bruce Power in a revolutionary cancer-fighting...

The Government of Canada has announced its intent to lead the fight against cancer at home and around the world with funding announced today,...

Municipality representatives air concerns with Ministers at ROMA conference

Saugeen Shores Mayor Luke Charbonneau and Councilors have been attending the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto this week. (photos submitted) It gives...