Tag: news release
South Bruce OPP lay more than 200 charges during traffic campaign
Police in southern Bruce County laid more than 200 traffic-related charges during a recent initiative on local roadways. South Bruce OPP took part in the Canada Road Safety Week campaign from June 21 to July 1 where officers focused on the “big 4” factors associated with serious collisions on the roadways – impaired driving, distracted […]
Swimmers helped to shore at Kincardine
One person was taken to hospital as a precaution after the OPP responded to a report of swimmers in distress in the waters off Kincardine on Canada Day. Just after 7 p.m. on Monday, South Bruce OPP and the South Bruce OPP marine unit responded after receiving a report of swimmers yelling for help from […]
Grey County long-term care homes accredited with exemplary standing
Grey County’s long-term care service has been accredited with exemplary standing under a program that shows a commitment to providing safe, high-quality health services. The county recently announced that it had received the highest performance rating achievable under the Omentum Long Term Care accreditation program. “I’m thrilled by the results of our accreditation review and […]
Meaford man arrested in relation to break-ins
An arrest has been made after a recent string of break-ins in the Municipality of Meaford. Grey Bruce OPP investigated five break and enters on Albert Street, Parker Street and Birchwood Court between June 23 and 24. Thanks to the public an individual was identified, and on June 27, a 36-year-old Meaford man was […]
Rebuilt Victoria Bridge set to open for pedestrians, cyclists, then drivers
Two years of construction, some mollusk protection and a design debate later, residents of Old South finally will get to drive across the new Victoria Bridge this week
Owen Sound walk for mental health support open for registration
Registration is open for the 3rd Annual Walk for Courage Campaign, to raise money for mental health support for those who are struggling and in memory of people who have taken their own lives. The five-kilometre walk takes place Saturday, July 20 at Owen Sound Fitness and Training. Registration that day starts at 9 a.m. […]
Women’s Centre golf tourney/dinner July 4 at Legacy Ridge
The Women’s Centre Grey Bruce 1st Annual Charity Golf Classic takes place Thursday, July 4th at Legacy Ridge Golf Club. “Planning new events, like the Golf Classic, will help get the word out about our programs and services to support women, children and at-risk youth affected by abuse in Grey and Bruce counties,” Women’s Centre executive director Heather Sheldrick said […]
Police charge man in Owen Sound knife attack
City police charged an Owen Sound man with aggravated assault and other offences after police say someone was attacked with a knife in downtown last Saturday. Police said in a news release that on June 22 about 10:15 p.m. an Owen Sound man was attacked with a knife in the 300-block of 8th Street East. […]
Police identify individual in Meaford break and enter investigation
Police have identified an individual they described as a person of interest in relation to multiple break-ins reported in the Municipality of Meaford. Grey Bruce OPP said in a news release issued on Thursday morning that an individual they had asked for the public’s help in identifying earlier in the week had now been identified. […]
‘Beyond bizarre’: Liberal MP rips Tory attack on London doctor
The federal Conservatives’ attack on a London doctor and a drug harm-reduction program are “inappropriate and unacceptable,” a city Liberal MP says.