Letter to the Editor: Questionable practises
People retained by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization keep showing up in the minutes from the South Bruce Community Business Association. Andy Keir spiked my interest. He is around from the beginning when the process started between NWMO and the municipality of South Bruce. His name shows up when the Community Liaison Committee was formed […]
Police investigate bomb threat at downtown restaurant
A Richmond Street restaurant was evacuated about 9:15 a.m. Wednesday after a bomb threat, London police say
Letter to the Editor: It’s not a referendum promise
The South Bruce municipal council and the NWMO have tried to present December 14, 2021’s motion as a promise for a referendum. The truth is the current council cannot commit a future council to holding a referendum. Passing this motion, the council is saying no to a referendum as part of the municipal election, avoiding a firm […]
COVID: Grey-Bruce adds 80 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday
The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported 80 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. The newest cases in Wednesday’s report – current as of midnight Tuesday – include 13 in Owen Sound, 12 in Saugeen Shores, eight in Kincardine, seven in The Blue Mountains, six in Neyaashiinigmiing, five each in Georgian Bluffs and Southgate, four each in […]
Care packages distributed to post-secondary students in South Bruce
Nearly 70 South Bruce youth received a Welcome Home Student Care Packages from the Municipality, the week prior to Christmas. Following the positive reception of the Student Care Packages delivered last year during exam season, the Municipality decided to organize a similar initiative again. This was a way to recognize the efforts of local students […]
OPP seek vandals targeting Palmerston park
Wellington County OPP hope the public can help, after multiple reports of vandalism occurring at Palmerston Lions Heritage Park.
Midwestern Ontario Counties offer free childcare to frontline workers
With schools pivoting to remote learning until at least January 17, 2022, a few local Counties are offering help for families of front line workers.
London Nationals hire big-league bench staff amid battle with ex-coach
The London Nationals have assembled a big-name bench staff in short order.
Federal government distributing more rapid tests
The federal government is distributing another 140-million rapid tests to provinces and territories this month.
COLUMN: The costly cycle of COVID panic and neglect
We know all about the cost of the government’s decisions during this pandemic. We’re paying the cost right now, yet again, of its decision not to act faster.