Author Archives: Claire McCormack
Owen Sound Chamber Will Soon Give Out Rapid Antigen Test Kits
The Owen Sound and District Chamber of Commerce says COVID-19 rapid antigen screening kits will soon be offered to businesses in the region. Chamber CEO Diane Austin says it's being done in collaborat...
Apr 17, 2021 dronepicr / CC
NII Mission To Mars Contest Finale Today
Join us today for the virtual finale of NII Explore's Spring Break Mission to Mars challenge, where the winning team will be awarded a $2,500 prize, donated by @Bruce_Power #Mars2021 Tune in at 2:00 p...
Apr 16, 2021
Grey Bruce Public Health Staff Now Redeployed To Contact Tracing
In response to declaring a critical threshold of COVID-19 cases in Grey Bruce, the Health Unit has redeployed staff and resources. All trained staff are working on contact tracing and case management....
Apr 16, 2021
New SWIFT Broadband Projects To Bring Internet To 1,200 Homes In Grey Bruce
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker says more construction is starting on broadband internet infrastructure projects which will bring internet access to over 1,200 rural homes and businesses. It's p...
Apr 16, 2021 SWIFT Map
Saugeen Shores Police Ticket Out Of Town Group
Saugeen Shores police have charged four people with failing to comply with an order during a declared emergency. Police say they were called Wednesday, about shoplifting at a convenience store in Sout...
Apr 15, 2021 Saugeen Shores Police Logo
Numerous Closures Due To Grey Bruce COVID-19 'Critical Threshold'
With Public Health Grey Bruce's declaration of a 'Critical Threshold' in COVID-19 cases, numerous services and organizations are closing to the public or shutting down for a couple of days. Medical Of...
Apr 15, 2021 amstockphoto
Owen Sound Library Suspends Curbside Pickup For a Few Days
Due to the increase in local COVID-19 cases, the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library building is suspending curbside pick-up, computer and photocopying services, until at least Tuesday Ap...
Apr 15, 2021 File photo
Owen Sound Police Charge Man After Call About A Party
Owen Sound police have charged a man with failing to comply with the Province's Stay At Home Order. Police say just before 9 Wednesday night (April 14), officers responded to a complaint of a possible...
Apr 15, 2021 Bayshore News File Photo
Public Health Grey Bruce Reports Dozens Of New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday
The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported 25 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon in its daily report, saying "We received 48 new cases in the addition to the 25 new cases with hundreds of additional c...
Apr 15, 2021
Bruce Power Tells Employees To Work Remotely If Possible
Bruce Power is directing its staff to stay home if possible. Staff Direction for April 15 and 16 The nuclear operator says for the next 48 hours, anyone who is able to work remotely should do so. They...
Apr 15, 2021