Following 200 applications and 25 interviews, the Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team (OHT) planning committee is pleased to announce the selection of 10 community council advisors to represent the patient, client, resident, family, and caregiver voice in Grey Bruce.
Kincardine Hospital CT Scanner Project continues to advance
The CT scanner project at the Kincardine hospital continues to advance, with a targeted goal of having the scanner operational in 2022.
Formosa Country Christmas announces ‘Christmas in July’ giveaway winners
The Formosa Country Christmas Committee decided to celebrate “Christmas in July” with a giveaway.
No Ace of Spades yet
Last Sunday, the Walkerton Legion restarted the Catch the Ace Draw with a jackpot sitting at $10,211. Since President Rose is not allowed to buy tickets, she rolled the basket and pulled out a ticket purchased by Kellie O’Hagan of Walkerton.
Cartoon: August 5, 2021
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60th wedding anniversary
There was a huge parade of honking vehicles last weekend led by “Grand Marshall” Bud Dodds to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Doc and Eleanor McLeod of Walkerton. Congratulations!
Perth County Tourism hosting ‘Tastings on the Trail’ event on the G2G Rail Trail
Perth County Tourism is hosting a Tastings on the Trail event on the Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Rail Trail this Saturday, Aug. 7 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Walkerton Clean Water Centre creates fact sheet to help water professionals deal with ‘forever chemicals’
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has added a new fact sheet and resources on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water systems to its Drinking Water Resource Library.
Grey-Bruce COVID assessment centres announce holiday Monday hours
The COVID-19 assessment centres at Grey Bruce Health Services (GBHS) in Owen Sound and South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) in Kincardine will remain open on the Civic Holiday (Monday, Aug. 2) by appointment.
Bruce County administrative buildings now open for in-person appointments
On Monday, July 26, Bruce County administrative buildings in Walkerton, Kincardine, Port Elgin, and Wiarton began to welcome the public back for in-person appointments.
Walkerton Legion draws are back on track
Last Saturday, the Walkerton Legion held its first Meat Draw in a long, long time.
Huron Clean Water Project now accepting applications
The Huron Clean Water Project is a fund that supports water quality projects in Huron County. In 2021, the County of Huron allocated $450,000 in funds for water quality projects by Huron County residents, landowners, and community groups.
McCutcheon joins hole-in-one club
The Listowel Golf Club welcomed another member to the hole-in-one club last week. Jim McCutcheon scored his ace on July 22 on No. 8 Millennium.
Pieces of the Past: Fondly remembering local Wintario windfalls
Wintario was the first lottery game offered by the Ontario Lottery Corporation in Ontario. Starting in May 1975, it was conceived by the Government of Ontario to raise money for worthwhile community projects.
Cartoon – July 28, 2021
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