Based on the data released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week, it appears the region is recovering very well from the pandemic.
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Grey Bruce Health Unit extends COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all born in 2009
The Grey Bruce Health Unit (GBHU) will offer COVID-19 vaccinations to everyone born in 2009.
Writ has dropped – here’s who is running in Perth-Wellington, Huron-Bruce
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election this fall and voters will cast their ballots on Sept. 20.
Walkerton BIA to hold special meeting on Aug. 18
The Walkerton BIA is holding an information session on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Walkerton Community Centre.
Single-vehicle crash claims life of Brockton man
A single-vehicle crash on Sunday night has claimed the life of a Brockton man.
New chief and council elected at Neyaashiinigmiing
The band members from Neyaashiinigmiing (Cape Croker Reserve) elected a new chief and council on Aug. 6, choosing a female chief this time.
Saugeen Ojibway Nation residents take matters into their own hands after suicides, opioid addiction crisis surge
Opioid addiction, suicide, and intergenerational trauma are a genuine and deadly reality for Indigenous People.
Midwestern Newspapers GM presented with Silver Quill
On Aug. 4 Canadian Community Newspapers Association board member, David Adsett (left), and London Publishing’s Doug Rowe (right) presented the Silver Quill Award to Midwestern Newspapers General Manager, Bill Huether (middle) for his 25 years of service to the media industry.
Regional unemployment rate continues to drop
Based on the data released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week, it appears the region is recovering very well from the pandemic.
Paisley Blues Festival to receive provincial funding
The Paisley Blues Festival will receive some financial assistance from the provincial government.
Curling is going to ‘rock Bruce County’ with 2022 Ontario Tankard
Saugeen Shores is hosting the 2022 Ontario Men’s Curling Championships, the Port Elgin Chrysler ’22 Ontario Tankard, Feb. 9-13. The winning team goes on to the Brier.
Truth and Reconciliation, 94 calls to action
The Truth and Reconciliation 94 calls to action are a direct result of the Indian Residential School settlement agreement that began in September 2007, intending to bring a fair and lasting resolution to the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools (IRS).
Wightman makes donation to Teeswater-Culross pool
Wightman Telecom presented the Teeswater-Culross Swimming Pool with a donation of $500 on Aug. 9 to help with their fundraising efforts to purchase new equipment for the pool.
NWMO presents conceptual used fuel packaging plant and talks hot cells to CLC
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) presented a concept to members of the Community Liaison Committee (CLC), showing a model of the Used Fuel Packaging Plant (UFPP) and computer graphics representing the process.
Grey Bruce Health Unit’s ‘hockey hub’ has worldwide success
The Grey Bruce Health Unit has been hosting knowledge-sharing sessions and material on the principles, plans and details of the hockey hub operation.
