South Bruce Grey Health Centre announces new chief of staff
Dr. Michael Ballantine is officially the new chief of staff for South Bruce Grey Health Centre, replacing Dr. Lisa Roth. At the May 8 meeting of the board of directors, … Continue reading South Bruce Grey Health Centre announces new chief of staff
Food insecurity a serious and growing public health issue
Food insecurity is a reality for almost one in five Grey-Bruce households, according to information collected by Grey Bruce Public He alth. Jason Weppler, a program manager with GBPH, made … Continue reading Food insecurity a serious and growing public health issue
Downtown Kincardine property owner appeals development charges
Kincardine council has agreed to foot the bill for an error in issuing a building permit for a local downtown business owner, after hearing all sides at an April 24 … Continue reading Downtown Kincardine property owner appeals development charges
Bruce County council looks at options for expanding archives
The Bruce County Archives is quickly running out of space. The need for space to expand led to a previous misstep by the county in the acquisition of the former … Continue reading Bruce County council looks at options for expanding archives
SBGHC still coping with last-minute emergency room closures
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) continues to cope with an unstable staffing situation, utilizing agency nurses, which fortunately have been funded to date, in the amount of $800,000. The … Continue reading SBGHC still coping with last-minute emergency room closures
County’s updated homelessness plan on pause at province’s request
There was a certain amount of frustration expressed at the April 4 meeting of Bruce County council, regarding an information item on the county’s housing and homelessness plan. Under the … Continue reading County’s updated homelessness plan on pause at province’s request
Next steps for Secord monument
Next steps to decide the fate of the Dr. Secord monument were discussed at last week’s Kincardine council meeting. The facilitator who was retained to help council in their decision … Continue reading Next steps for Secord monument
Owen Sound to Wiarton transit route funded until the end of the year
Bruce County has agreed to help fund the Grey Transit Route service between Owen Sound and Wiarton until the end of the year, but has stated that without financial support … Continue reading Owen Sound to Wiarton transit route funded until the end of the year
Public encouraged to have their voice heard in survey regarding placement of Secord Monument
Kincardine Council is asking for residents of the Municipality to voice their thoughts in regards to the fate of the Dr. Solomon Secord monument. The monument, which previously had stood … Continue reading Public encouraged to have their voice heard in survey regarding placement of Secord Monument
Kincardine council to support pier safety recommendations
Enhanced safety features to help keep piers open Kincardine council agreed to add $92,000 into this year’s budget, after hearing recommendations by the Pier Safety Ad-Hoc Committee that presented their … Continue reading Kincardine council to support pier safety recommendations