Tag: Simcoe
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority office reopens, merger plan is next
There may be efficiencies gained by consolidation, but they won’t outweigh anticipated costs amalgamation will produce. — Grey Sauble Conservation Authority CAO Tim Lanthier
Grey County boasts two restaurants on Canada’s 100 Best list
The outsized representation of Grey County restaurants among the best in the country shows local chefs `are getting better.’ — Zach Keeshig, Naagan restaurant owner in Owen Sound
Ripley horticulturalists preparing for gardening season, anniversary
After a snowy winter and cool, wet spring, local gardeners are understandably eager to get outside and get dirty. Members of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) have been busy attending and planning events for education and community beautification. The Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) District 8 Annual General Meeting was held April 11 in […]
This insect is endangered, and one of the few places it’s found is Tiny Township
The Lake Huron grasshopper is considered a threatened species and can only be found in a handful of locations, including along the beaches of Tiny Township, Ontario. The public has […]
Maitland Conservation opposed to consolidation of local authorities
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is expressing significant concerns following the Province’s move to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into nine regional entities. “We’re calling on the Province to halt this amalgamation plan and commit to improving the unique watershed-based conservation system we all benefit from in this province,” said Ed McGugan, chair of […]