Paul Calandra, Ontario’s minister of long-term care, has responded to correspondence from the county expressing concern over level of care per diem funding.
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Province addresses veterinary shortage, updates Veterinarians’ Act
Together with Ontario livestock organizations, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has identified the critical shortage of veterinarians, especially those active in large animal medicine, as one of the biggest problems facing farmers in this province.
Peabody: Ridout Street report generates a lot of public interest
Following discussion last month about concerns over traffic on Ridout Street, staff presented a report at the May 9 council meeting. “We’ve been getting a lot of calls,” said Mayor Chris Peabody.
Local groups planning upcoming events in Formosa
The Formosa Catholic Women’s League (CWL) held their annual retreat night on Tuesday, May 2. Following mass, Father Emmanuel Azike gave an inspiring talk on the role of men and women in the Catholic Church. A discussion was also held on the role of the CWL within the Catholic Church. CWL members ass
Workplace fatality leads to hefty fine against Chepstow company
A Chepstow-based company has been fined $110,000, plus a 25 per cent victim fine surcharge, by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development following the death of a worker in January 2020.
Bruce County paramedics to get automated CPR machines
County Coun. Mark Goetz, South Bruce, had a question for Steve Schaus, the county’s director of paramedic services, on whether a new automated CPR machine is something his municipality should be looking at for local firefighters.
Consultant: DGR project could help improve local health care
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) met virtually for its monthly meeting on May 4, which featured a presentation on health services and infrastructure in the region and how the proposed deep geological repository (DGR) in South Bruce would impact those services.
Murdered and missing honoured at historical site, previously original Nawash settlement in what is now Owen Sound
Giche Namewikwedong Reconciliation Garden Circle, located in Nawash Park, Owen Sound, was once again the backdrop for a day of remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people (MMIW2S).
When crime becomes big business
The numbers in the news stories are disturbing – 78 stolen vehicles seized by police in the Great Toronto Area. Apparently, the high-end vehicles such as Range Rovers were on their way to the United Arab Emirates.
Walkerton lottery winners
In May, the Rotary Club made its tenth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery.
County marks Emergency Preparedness Week
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 7 to May 13 in Bruce County. Residents and visitors are reminded to be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours.BRUCE COUNTY – Emergency Preparedness Week is May 7 to May 13 in Bruce County. Residents and visitors are reminded to
Region’s unemployment rate hits 6% in April
The region’s unemployment rate has hit its highest point in more than two years.
Westario announces new interim president, CEO
This week, Westario Power announced the appointment of a new interim president and chief executive officer, effective May 1 – Walter Malcolm.
GBHU: Outreach having positive impact on opioid situation
The opioid crisis continues to take precedence over COVID-19 in terms of importance at the Grey-Bruce Board of Health.
Staff call South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Forum ‘very successful’
Municipal staff are considering the recent South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Forum to be “very successful.”
