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Drug poisoning alert issued after non-fatal overdoses in Grey-Bruce
The local health unit has issued a drug poisoning alert after seven non-fatal overdoses occurred in Grey-Bruce in the first five days in June. Fentanyl is believed to be responsible for five of the seven overdoses, which led to a pair of overdose alerts being issued to the community. Grey Bruce Public Health said in […]
Save Georgian Bay wins Ontario Nature award for work opposing pumped storage project
A local volunteer organization seeking to stop the construction of TC Energy’s proposed pumped storage project in Meaford recently won an award for leadership and action in environmental conservation. Ontario Nature — a 30,000-member charity dedicated to protecting wild species and spaces — awarded the Save Georgian Bay Association its 2024 Corporate Award for “demonstrating […]
New Kincardine Lions Club executive announced
On June 4, at the Kincardine and District Lions Club final business meeting of the fiscal year, the new executive was inducted and some awards handed out. Past District Governor Lion Dennis Flavell and Zone 2 Chair Lion Paul Kozma inducted the new executive consisting of Lion Eric Visser, tail twister; Lion Andy Palmer, director; […]
Eco-efficient homes to be highlighted on Georgian Bluffs tour
The public can get a peek inside some of Georgian Bluffs’ most eco-efficient residences at an upcoming tour of homes. The municipality and the Georgian Bluffs Climate Action Team are partnering to hold the Greener Homes Tour on June 16. The self-guided tour will feature about 10 stops at homes demonstrating real-world applications of cutting-edge […]
Flag raising ceremonies scheduled for Pride Month in Kincardine
The Pride Flag is set to fly at three Municipality of Kincardine buildings as a show of support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community during Pride Month. On Friday, June 14, flag raising ceremonies are being held at 10 a.m. at the Kincardine branch of the Bruce County Public Library, then at 10:30 a.m. at the community […]