Author: Bridge Michigan
COVID-19: MOH supports province’s decision to drop mask mandate in most settings
The provincial government is scrapping mask mandates in most settings as of March 21 and looking to do away with remaining COVID-19 regulations by the end of April. Ontario’s chief medical officer of health announced the impending changes to COVID-19 protocols in a media conference Wednesday. Grey-Bruce’s medical officer of health said Wednesday he supported […]
Saugeen amphitheatre open house March 25
As work on the Saugeen First Nation amphitheatre project progresses, an open house will be held for members of Saugeen and the broader community on March 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. Saugeen members have been using dry-stone construction skills they’ve developed during the reconstruction of the amphitheatre. They’re completing that and are working on […]
Three-year sentence for criminal negligence in addict’s death
A woman was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to criminal negligence causing death for administering a drug to a woman she was trying to help break from her heroin addiction. Jessica Leigh Morrison, 45, pleaded guilty in the Superior Court of Justice in Owen Sound on Feb. 16 to administering ibogaine […]
Lion’s Head harbour getting stronger docks, lighthouse holding up
The storm-damaged docks at Lion’s Head harbour should be replaced by mid-May, now that Northern Bruce Peninsula council has approved the work, said Ryan Deska, the municipal community services manager. Damage from a storm last September prompted Northern Bruce Peninsula staff to look at options. Monday council voted to replace the entire dock structure with […]
Big Bay artist, Owen Sound gallery team up to help Ukrainians
A well-known local artist and author of Ukrainian descent is auctioning off two of his works, with all the funds going towards aiding the people of Ukraine. Allen Smutylo of Big Bay said Tuesday that as he watched Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unfold he wanted to be able to help in some way. “It is […]