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Twelve COVID-19 outbreaks ongoing in region, hospitalizations remain low

There are a dozen COVID-19 outbreaks at health care institutions in Grey-Bruce and an uptick in respiratory illness across the province. Test positivity for COVID-19 in Ontario was 20.4 per cent for the period measured between Nov. 12 and Nov. 18, although limited widespread testing presents a challenge with getting an accurate estimate of the […]

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Twelve COVID-19 outbreaks ongoing in region, hospitalizations remain low

There are a dozen COVID-19 outbreaks at health care institutions in Grey-Bruce and an uptick in respiratory illness across the province. Test positivity for COVID-19 in Ontario was 20.4 per cent for the period measured between Nov. 12 and Nov. 18, although limited widespread testing presents a challenge with getting an accurate estimate of the […]

Tiverton coffee house striving to become new tourist draw

Owners of a local coffee house are working to make their business a tourism destination. “The plan is to come up with a calendar of events, twice a month, where we alternate between an art exhibition and an open mic night or having a performer come in,” explained Dan Banko, co-owner of Little Blue House […]

Hundreds use Bookmobile during first month of operation

The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) Bookmobile is making its rounds and gaining positive feedback. “Public response has been very positive – lots of comments on the quality of the new collection on board,” said Brooke McLean, BCPL director of library services. According to McLean, between Oct. 10 and Oct. 31, 274 people visited the […]

Hundreds use Bookmobile during first month of operation

The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) Bookmobile is making its rounds and gaining positive feedback. “Public response has been very positive – lots of comments on the quality of the new collection on board,” said Brooke McLean, BCPL director of library services. According to McLean, between Oct. 10 and Oct. 31, 274 people visited the […]

Women in Construction hosting two hiring events

The Women in Construction program is offering area employers an opportunity to meet upcoming graduates through two open houses. A “job fair in reverse,” the events aim to bring together potential employers with members of the program in a casual environment. Women in Construction is run in partnership with Bruce County, the UBC local 2222 […]

Women in Construction hosting two hiring events

The Women in Construction program is offering area employers an opportunity to meet upcoming graduates through two open houses. A “job fair in reverse,” the events aim to bring together potential employers with members of the program in a casual environment. Women in Construction is run in partnership with Bruce County, the UBC local 2222 […]

Lakeshore Triathlon will call Port Elgin home in 2024 and beyond

The Lakeshore Triathlon will call Saugeen Shores home in 2024 and beyond. Organizers of the race announced earlier this week the former Kincardine Women’s Triathlon, which shifted to Port Elgin this past summer to re-route around Kincardine’s big downtown dig, will make the move permanent. “We are excited to start a new chapter for the […]

Police warn of increased presence during ongoing incident in Kincardine

The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police are making the public aware of an ongoing incident in the Municipality of Kincardine Saturday night. According to a media release distributed at 7:40 p.m., residents in the area of Lambton and Princes Streets can expect to see an increased police presence. Police said they do not believe there […]