Author Archives: Jill Charlebois
Barrie Driver Caught Going Nearly Double The Speed Limit And Drunk
A 26-year-old from Barrie is facing charges after Collingwood OPP stopped them for going nearly twice the speed limit. Just before 2 o'clock this morning, OPP stopped the driver, who was travelling at...
Aug 06, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Three People Charged With Impaired Driving After Causing Collisions
Orillia OPP has arrested and charged three people after impaired driving led to collisions. The three drivers were each involved in collisions, two of which caused part of Highway 11 to be closed for ...
Aug 06, 2023
Bruce County Notes Shortage Of ECEs, Increase In Demand For Childcare Creating Challenges
Bruce County's Human Services Department says that they have a growing list of families waiting to have their children placed into the county's childcare programs. In a new report that was shared at a...
Aug 05, 2023 A breakdown of childcare applications in the region after Q2 of 2022 (Image via Bruce County Human Services)
Northern Bruce Peninsula Mayor Receives Queen's Platinum Jubilee Coin
Northern Bruce Peninsula Mayor Milt McIver is the recipient of a Queen's Platinum Jubilee coin. Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP Alex Ruff was in council chambers during Thursday's meeting to present the awar...
Aug 04, 2023 Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP Alex Ruff, left, and Northern Bruce Peninsula Mayor Milt McIver. (supplied image)
Interior Construction Underway For New Port Elgin Paramedic Station
Work continues on the new Port Elgin Paramedic Station. The three-bay paramedic station now has HVAC and sprinkler systems installed, the underlayment for the sloped portion of the roof is in place, a...
Aug 04, 2023 A photo of the newly-installed ductwork at the Port Elgin Paramedic Station. (Photo provided by Bruce County Paramedic Services)
The Women's Centre Looking For Donors For $150K Renovations For Youth House
The Women's Centre Grey Bruce is hoping to raise $150,000 for renovations to its new Youth House. The Youth House is a part of their Anti-Human Trafficking Program for Youth and is aimed at helping yo...
Aug 02, 2023
Swimming Not Permitted In Lake Eugenia Due To Blue-Green Algae
The Municipality of Grey Highlands says that swimming isn't allowed in Lake Eugenia. According to the municipality's website, as of July 28th swimming in a lake is not permitted because of blue-green ...
Aug 01, 2023 Michael Button / CC
Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit Responds To Eight Calls Over Weekend
Grey Bruce OPP's Marine Unit was busy over the weekend. The unit responded to a total of 8 calls from all over the region between July 28th and 30th. The calls ranged from requests for help locating t...
Jul 31, 2023
Brockton Receives More Donations For Centennial Park Tennis Court Refurbishment
The Municipality of Brockton is receiving more donations to go toward the revitalization of the Centennial Park tennis courts. Late last week, MR Insurance and Intact Public Entities joined together t...
Jul 31, 2023 On July 27, 2023, CMR Insurance and Intact Public Entities presented Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody (centre) with a joint cheque for $5,000 to help fund the refurbishment of the tennis courts at Centennial Park in Walkerton. (Photo courtesy of the Municipality of Brockton)
Grey Bruce OPP Remind Everyone To Be Safe Around Black Bears
Grey Bruce OPP is reminding everyone to be safe when it comes to black bear sightings around homes, campgrounds, and when hiking. Police say that if there is an emergency situation, for example when a...
Jul 30, 2023 When hiking or out in remote areas where black bears may be present, make sure that your dog is kept on its leash. (Image via the Province of Ontario's Bear Wise information page)