Tag: government
Grey-Bruce hospitals getting more money for CT scans, surgeries
Money for more CT scans and to tackle surgical backlogs is coming to Grey-Bruce hospitals. Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers announced provincial funding totaling $2,227,500 in a news release Monday. Brightshores Health System will get $1,369,000 and South Bruce Grey Health Centre will receive $400,000 more to provide additional CT services. Also, Brightshores is to […]
Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge crossings drop in 2025
Data from the Bridge Authority shows a nearly 24% drop in crossings last year when compared to 2024.
Stricter ballast rules on freighters demanded to protect Great Lakes from invasive species
To prevent further spread of potentially catastrophic invasive species in the Great Lakes, the Canadian government is moving forward with tighter restrictions on all freighters. Read the full story by […]
Word from Wiarton Willie – early spring
Wiarton Willie did not see his shadow, crowd at 70th edition of Groundhog Day festival hears
McQuail remaining in NDP leadership race after meeting requirements
Lucknow-area organic farmer Tony McQuail is remaining in the federal NDP leadership race after meeting the final requirements to run as a candidate. McQuail, 72, is one of five candidates who will be on the ballot when the party membership votes at their convention in Winnipeg on March 27-29, after he was able to secure […]