I came to Canada as a young immigrant and opened a one-man tool and die shop in a rented garage in the late 1950s. By sharing profits with employees, managers and investors, I built that tool shop into Magna International Inc., one of the world’s largest auto parts suppliers with annual sales of mor
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Social media not the be all and end all
Normally, covering a council meeting is not something that puts a smile on a reporter’s face.
Manitoba’s new premier to tackle health-care crisis
Manitoba’s newly elected premier, Wab Kinew, has stated in interviews that the people of his province voted for health care when they cast their ballots. He identified the shortage of health-care professionals and related problems as the most important issue his province, and in fact, the entire cou
Brockton home sales slow in September: RAGBOS
The slow movement of home sales in Brockton continued in September.
New service launching for well water testing program
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) has announced the launch of a locally developed service that will ensure all Grey-Bruce residents have equitable, timely access to Public Health Ontario’s free well water testing program. The new service will allow residents on private drinking water systems to pick u
Bruce County to set aside funds for health care reserve
Health care may be a provincial responsibility, but health-care facilities are increasingly turning to local municipalities and counties with requests for financial support for a variety of projects.
Peabody: ‘Good news’ for Brockton about ER closures
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has “good news” for local communities hit hard by frequent emergency room closures.
Ashley Kestner crowned senior ambassador for Little Royal Fair
The 2022-23 Little Royal Fair ambassador Hayden Oberle and junior ambassador Callie Leifso passed on their crowns to this year’s ambassadors, Ashley Kestner – senior ambassador, and Rachel Holm – junior ambassador.
Short-term solution to ER closures announced at SBGHC board meeting
Nancy Shaw, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) CEO, had some positive news for the board of directors during the Oct. 4 meeting, about the ongoing staffing shortage.
Back to the drawing board for Bruce County’s development charges bylaw
The draft development charges bylaw has been referred back to staff for additional work in a very close vote.
SBGHC hospitals introduce new masking requirements, effective Oct. 4
As we enter the fall respiratory virus season, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is joining hospitals across the region in adjusting masking guidelines to better reflect the current health and safety risks.
NPFD training officer Ron Dozois discusses new full-time position
In terms of obtaining the best candidate possible for the North Perth Fire Department’s (NPFD) new full-time fire training officer position, the municipality likely couldn’t have secured a more qualified individual than Ron Dozois.
North Perth Westfield Elementary School hosts Terry Fox Run
The North Perth Westfield Elementary School Terry Fox Run was held on Friday, Sept 22. Students went out for walks after learning about Terry Fox in class. Pictured is Makayla Ough, Lylah Hellyer and Aurora Karpyshyn-Rapley.
Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre hosts grand opening
Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre celebrated its grand opening with community leaders on Sept. 30. Stan and Charlene Klasen took ownership of the business in July but will still offer Ashley brand furniture and mattresses, however they also carry locally made wood furniture, metal signs and home d
