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, 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 in […]
Newcomer help group to study racial discrimination in Grey-Bruce
A telephone survey in March will seek to understand to what degree people experience racial discrimination in Grey-Bruce. It’s one of many initiatives to educate the community and to better support new immigrants to the area, which Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership co-ordinator Deepikaa Gupka told Grey County council about Thursday. Attraction, integration and retention […]
Covid News
‘Be intentional’ about carefully moving on from COVID-19: Arra Scott Dunn 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 […]
Bruce County News
Bruce County Public Library introduces Borrow by Mail. Bruce County Public Library is piloting a free Borrow by Mail service to community members who cannot visit a library branch for reasons relating to limited mobility or health concerns. Use of this new service may be time-limited or ongoing, dependent on the specific needs of […]
There could soon be a whole lot more of Thames Valley Parkway to love
London’s multi-use path network could soon be expanded with a trio of projects to connect outside trails to the Thames Valley Parkway. It’s part of a $4.5 million proposal and application for federal funding to boost forms of active transportation, like walking and biking, across the city. A new report heading to politicians on council’s […]