The ongoing opioid crisis, which in some communities has been declared an emergency, continues to be the focus of the Grey Bruce Health Unit’s board of health, now that the COVID-19 pandemic is waning.
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‘Premium Bar Sponsor’ for Walkerton hospital gala announced
CS Law of Walkerton is this year’s “Premium Bar Sponsor” for the 2023 “Evening In Tuscany” Gala. The gala will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Cargill Community Centre. Accepting the donation from Carman Stafford (right) of CS Law are Maureen Shuler, WDHF gala committee member, and WDHF Exec
Free tax clinics coming to Bruce County library
Bruce County Public Library is hosting free tax clinics through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).
Flood Waters and You program teaches students the dangers of cold, fast-moving rivers
Anyone who doubts that spring has arrived needs to look at local rivers and streams. Even where there’s still snow, the water is much higher than usual, and it’s flowing quickly.
Exciting craft and vendor show held in Formosa
On Saturday, April 1, the first craft and vendor show was held at the Formosa Community Centre, hosted by One Blonde Vendor, Shy Tammy Wiens.
Amanda Rheaume to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall on April 22
Amanda Rheaume will be performing at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m.
The wettest dry spell in American history
There’s an iconic Simpsons episode from season eight that sees the town of Springfield re-implement a long lost ordinance bringing Prohibition back into effect, much to the chagrin of Homer, Moe the bartender and 99 per cent of the population.
Sunshine List has become nothing more than an infuriating joke
The province recently released its annual public sector salary disclosure list, better known to you and I as the “Sunshine List,” and not surprisingly the number of people earning more than $100,000 in the province’s public sector has grown compared to 2021.
Inquiry makes connection between domestic violence and mass shootings
If nothing else positive comes from the public inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting by Gabriel Wortman, a clear line has now been drawn between domestic violence and mass shootings.
OPP host ‘stuff-a-cruiser’ events in Walkerton
The South Bruce OPP held the "Stuff the Cruiser" food drive event on Saturday, April 1 in Walkerton and Kincardine.
Peabody plans to renew focus on affordable housing
In his capacity as Bruce County Warden, Chris Peabody has been busy bringing greetings from the county at a variety of events including Saturday’s Save Our Hospital rally in Chesley and this week’s NWMO workshop, and presenting, with county CAO Derrick Thomson, an overview of the county organization
Brockton to provide funds to two Truth and Reconciliation events
A delegation representing Truth and Reconciliation Brockton provided an update on plans for 2023 during the March 28 council meeting.
South Bruce OPP presents year-end report for 2022 to Brockton council
Insp. Krista Miller, South Bruce OPP detachment commander, presented the 2022 year-end report to Brockton council on March 28.
Crowd packs auditorium at rally to save Chesley hospital
The Save Our Hospital rally in Chesley on Saturday, April 1 packed the auditorium at the community centre.
