Hospitals are not the only part of the health-care sector suffering from a critical shortage of staff. Long-term care homes are facing the same shortages, and resorting to a high-cost, unsustainable measure to fill gaps in the schedule – agency nurses and other staff.
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Chepstow Lions host successful Walk for Dog Guides
The Chepstow Lions Club held its annual Walk for Guide Dogs on Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Chepstow Lions Park. The event was once again a success, raising $10,775.
Walkerton Capitals win Sunday against Mitchell
The Capitals recovered from a 4-3 loss in Wingham Friday night by defeating Mitchell 3-1 Sunday on home ice.
Food Bank receives $1,000 donation from St. Joseph’s Catholic Women’s League
Marlene Zettler presents a cheque for $1,000 on behalf of St. Joseph’s Catholic Women’s League, Cargill to Maryanne Buehlow of the Walkerton Food Bank. The proceeds were from their bazaar.
Victor Lair Jewellers celebrates 60 years of successful business
Celebrating an inspiring 60 years of business in Walkerton, the owners of Victor Lair Jewellers are nothing but delighted to share the fascinating history of their family-owned company.
In too deep
Ever had a moment in time where you were at a particular place and could see something bad happening?
Don’t shoot the messenger
Sometimes a story appears in the press that takes an unpopular stand, or paints a person, organization or business in an unflattering light. Sometimes information is revealed on the front page or 6 p.m. news that someone finds embarrassing, annoying or possibly incriminating.
Paramedic program receives remote care monitoring funding
Bruce County Paramedic Services is receiving one-time funding of $40,000 from Ontario Health to establish and provide remote care monitoring in homes and communities across the county.
Bruce County’s planning committee holds public meeting on Official Plan amendment
The county has taken a second look at how it plans to address growth in the new Official Plan, as a result of issues raised Brockton and other Bruce County municipalities.
Voting is about to begin in Brockton
Voting is about to begin in Municipal Election 2022. Brockton voters will cast their ballots for five of six council candidates – the mayor and deputy mayor have been acclaimed – plus school board trustees.
GO VAXX bus makes a stop in Walkerton
The GO VAXX mobile COVID-19 clinic made a stop at the Walkerton Community Centre last week – a reminder that the pandemic is far from over, and the best defence is keeping immunization up to date. While there’s been an increase in COVID cases recently in some parts of Grey-Bruce, eligibility for COV
Walkerton Community Church hosts outdoor Thanksgiving meal
Walkerton Community Church was the scene of a special outdoor Thanksgiving meal on Tuesday, Oct. 4, when a group of local volunteers served up a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The group has been serving burgers and fresh vegetables at noon on Tuesdays, to help those in need, but Thanksgiving
SBGHC board: solutions needed now for hospital staffing crisis
The future of the Chesley hospital’s emergency department is being discussed during the eight-week department closure.
Peabody calls for increase in ODSP, Ontario Works payments
Mayor Chris Peabody has introduced a motion at council calling for the province to increase payments to people with a disability, as well as programming for homelessness and drug addiction.
