Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health is rescinding the Class Order, issued April 16, 2021, that contained requirements for self-isolation related to COVID-19.
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Peabody urges community to stay involved, interested in hospital situation
A lot of the onus for getting local hospital emergency rooms reopened is in the hands of the community, according to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.
Local donors gave over $15,000 to ‘Freedom Convoy’
A hacked list of donors shows nearly 90 people associated with local postal codes donated to the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa, raising over $15,000 through the Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo.
Walkerton, Chelsey ER situation still critical but showing glimmers of hope
South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) virtual public forum on Feb. 23 presented a lot of information about the who, what, where and why, but not the when.
Green Button initiative puts power into the hands of electricity users
Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, and Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, joined Energy Minister Todd Smith and Westario Power officials on Friday, Feb. 25 at the Best Western Plus in Walkerton for a preview of the new Green Button data that will allow families and businesses across Huron,
Hanover and District Hospital evacuated due to bomb threat
On Friday, Feb. 25 at 10:25 p.m., Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) received a bomb threat. Police were immediately notified.
Mask mandates to be lifted in schools, public settings simultaneously: Moore
TORONTO – As Ontario moves towards lifting mask mandates in public settings, the province’s top…
Trudeau revokes use of Emergencies Act
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government will be revoking a declaration of a public order emergency under the Emergencies Act, imposed 10 days ago in response to cross-border blockades and an occupation of downtown Ottawa protesting COVID-19 restrictions.
Barons clip Hawks in 7-1 drubbing
A fierce winter storm kept the Walkerton Hawks from travelling to Goderich on Saturday night, after a resounding 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Hanover Barons on Friday night.
POW-NNW presents 1,697 names on petition, presentation cut short by procedural bylaw
Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) revisited council on Feb. 8 to present a petition of 1,697 names requesting council commit to a referendum at the next municipal election in October of this year.
Rent subsidies one strategy for making housing more affordable in Bruce County
Bruce County’s human services committee heard an update on affordable housing at the Feb. 17 meeting.
MPP Bill Walker announces he won’t seek re-election
MPP Bill Walker (Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound) announced on Friday, Feb. 18 that he does not intend to seek re-election in the next provincial election.
NWMO makes large donation to Bruce County Library’s bookmobile campaign
The Bruce County Public Library is now closer than ever to bringing their bookmobile project to Bruce County residents, thanks to a generous donation of $50,000 from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
Brockton residents to see 3.51 per cent tax increase over last year
Brockton has ironed out the final details of its 2022 budget, which will see a 3.51 per cent increase for an overall budget of $10,432,163.
Lobies Park filled with family fun
Whether it involved building a colourful snowman (food colouring provided), playing games, drinking hot chocolate or skating, Lobies Park was the best place in the area to spend Family Day.
