Author: Clean Technica
Bruce County Memories – Once Upon a Time
In early June 2023, smoke from wildfires in Quebec blanketed Ontario and turned New York City skies orange. Bruce County escaped the worst of the big smoke, but it hasn’t always been so lucky. Locally, bush fires peaked in the late 19th century and early 20th. Not content with clear-cutting the old-growth forest, lumber companies […]
Four years prison for impaired driver in fatal Southgate crash
A Huron-Kinloss man was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a fatal pickup truck rollover almost four years ago in Southgate. John Franken, who was 25 at the time, was sentenced in the Superior Court of Justice in Owen Sound on June 9. He pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death […]
Pride flag creating ‘animosity’ in Huron-Kinloss
It could be the end for Pride flags on Huron-Kinloss’ community flagpole. “People are not happy with the Pride flag being flown,” explained Coun. Ed McGugan in an interview on June 20. According to McGugan, the rainbow Pride flag is a polarizing sight for many, including himself. “I’m against flying the flag because I feel […]
Changes to masking, testing policies at Wingham hospital
Visitors and staff of Wingham’s hospital are no longer required to wear masks, with some exceptions. As of June 19, masking is “welcome, but no longer required in most clinical areas,” according to a Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance media release. Masks are still required for healthcare workers when they’re within two-metres of a patient on […]
Mobile mental health clinic coming to Huron-Bruce and Perth-Wellington
A mobile mental health and addictions clinic is launching in Huron-Bruce and Perth-Wellington to deliver health services to rural and remote regions. “These clinics are excellent ways for people to get support,” said Ontario Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Michael Tibollo. “They’re discreet, they limit the amount of travelling that individuals have to […]