OWEN SOUND - Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding residents and visitors that blacklegged ticks – capable of transmitting bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause potentially serious diseases, including Lyme disease, in people – are primarily active in the spring and summer and are present..
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Council give first approval for Trowbridge subdivision
LISTOWEL - Council’s first look at the plans for a 16-lot subdivision did not register concerns at the Aug. 11 meeting.
Vehicle stolen from business parking lot in Walkerton
WALKERTON - Police are looking for a black 2010 Chevrolet Suburban bearing Ontario marker # DDPX839, stolen from a business parking lot along Yonge Street South in Walkerton. The vehicle was stolen at approximately 11:20 on Aug. 3.
Stingers leading Huron County Fastball League, outpacing Sebringville
HURON/PERTH/BRUCE – The Belmore Stingers continue to lead the Huron County Fastball League…
Bat from Grey-Bruce tests positive for rabies
OWEN SOUND - Grey Bruce Public Health advises the public to remain vigilant about the risk of rabies after a bat from Grey-Bruce tested positive for the viral disease.
Parade, kids activities, vendors bring Listowel park and streets to life
As part of the Listowel 150th celebration, there were plenty of activities for children at Listowel Memorial Park.
County council turns down amendment application for Tara battery project, due to flood-prone location
WALKERTON - Bruce County council backed the decision made by Arran-Elderslie regarding the Tara Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) application by NEOEN.
Health Canada urges Ontarians to prepare for wildfire smoke events
OTTAWA - With wildfire season well underway, Health Canada says people living in Ontario may again experience increased risks to their health and safety from exposure to fire, heat, and smoke.
North Huron announces new director of finance
WINGHAM - The Township of North Huron announced the hiring of a new Director of Finance/Treasurer during the Aug. 11 regular council meeting.
Province appoints Burlington CAO as first-ever Chief Conservation Executive; hope to enhance authority
TORONTO – A release from the province claims it is taking action to enhance the effectiveness of…
Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village officially opens new ‘build a barn’ project
HANOVER - The Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village is a unique educational safety facility, even compared to the nine other children’s safety villages (and the two more being built) in the province.
Watching Canada Post situation like watching a slow train crash
I grew up in a union house – not a pro-union house (probably not an anti-union one either, to the best of my memory) – but a house where both incomes came from unionized jobs. It gave me a unique view of unions and the good (and bad) they do in the world.
Goetz suggests Wood is welcome to leave
Dear Editor, Re: Gone in 60 seconds.
Local students, agricultural society team up to celebrate Grey County’s rich farming heritage
OWEN SOUND - The walls of the 4H barn at the Owen Sound Agricultural Society are now a vibrant testament to Grey County’s deep agricultural roots, thanks to a fantastic collaboration between students from St. Mary’s High School and the Owen Sound Agricultural Society.
Municipality of Brockton issues partial open air burn ban
WALKERTON - On Aug. 11, the chief fire official for the Municipality of Brockton issued a partial ban on open air fires (agricultural, brush, and derelict buildings) until further notice due to recent extreme temperatures and a lack of rainfall.
