Author: Bridge Michigan
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker will not seek re-election
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker announced Friday evening that he will not run in the upcoming provincial election. A letter announcing his decision is below. … To the people of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, Today, having dedicated the past 10 years of my life to be the MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and with mixed emotions, I am […]
‘Be intentional’ about carefully moving on from COVID: Arra
As the pandemic wanes, people need some help to change their risk perception of the virus after nearly two years of vigilance, Dr. Ian Arra said Friday. While it’s not yet time to let our guard down, we’re getting closer, he said. And the health unit’s daily situation report reflects this, by better showing the […]
More people are relying on community food groups, co-ordinator says
Rising housing costs and general price increases are leaving less money for food, causing more people to rely on community food programs, said Paul Wagenaar, of the United Way’s food security co-ordinator. Stigma against people who use these services must be broken and more affordable and safe housing is needed, he told Grey County councillors […]
Fatal fire in Teeswater this morning
South Bruce OPP is investigating a fatal fire in Teeswater which was discovered early Friday morning. The fire was reported at 4:38 a.m. at a residence on Clinton Street in Teeswater. One person who was found inside the residence was taken to hospital and pronounced dead, a police news release said. Police are withholding the […]
COVID update: Family Day advice, a new death, restrictions ease
Anticipating Family Day gatherings this long weekend, the Grey-Bruce medical officer of health is asking people not to let their guard down just yet. Dr. Ian Arra noted the provincial government’s accelerated easing of public health precautions took effect Thursday and people are “itching to gather this weekend and get back to normal.” In a […]