Author Archives: Jill Charlebois
Highway 11 Reopened After Motorcycle Collision Investigation; One Person Deceased
Highway 11 had to be closed in both directions for a collision investigation, according to Orillia OPP. Highway 11 was closed from Line 3 to Line 4 in both directions for approximately three hours whi...
Jul 03, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Public Health Warns Against Petting And Feeding Local Wildlife
Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding everyone that while there is a wide array of wildlife in our region, it's best to keep your distance. Public health is advising to stay away from wild animals and...
Jul 02, 2023
OPP, SMDHU Announce Clean Needle Program To Mitigate Risks
The Nottawasaga OPP is doing an opioid public awareness campaign with a focus on safe disposal. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has developed a needle exchange program, which provides supplies...
Jul 02, 2023 OPP Logo
South Bruce OPP Continues 35-Year Search For Lois Hanna
South Bruce OPP is still hoping to find a woman who has been missing for 35 years. On July 4, 1988, 25-year-old Lois Hanna was reported missing. She was last seen the night before at the Lucknow Homec...
Jul 01, 2023 Lois Hanna was last seen at the Lucknow Homecoming Dance on July 3, 1987. She was reported missing when she failed to report at work the next day. (Photo courtesy of the South Bruce OPP)
OPP Focus Canada Day Campaign On Ensuring Everyone Is Using Safety Equipment
The Ontario Provincial Police is focusing on safety equipment as part of their annual Canada Day campaign which runs until July 3rd. Grey Bruce OPP will be focusing on safety equipment on local roads,...
Jun 30, 2023 OPP Logo
Kincardine Celebrating Canada Day All Around Municipality
The Municipality of Kincardine is going to be holding events throughout the day for Canada Day. The festivities start at 8 am in Tiverton for the Lions' Club Brunch at the Whitney Crawford Community C...
Jun 30, 2023 Town of Kincardine
Owen Sound To Celebrate Canada As Part Of Waterfront Festival
Owen Sound is celebrating Canada Day as a part of the Waterfront Festival this year. The event is happening on Friday, June 30th, and Saturday, July 1st as a way to celebrate Canada while also focusin...
Jun 30, 2023
Sauble Beach Lions Donate AED To Sauble Beach Town Square
The Sauble Beach District Lions Club has donated a defibrillator for the Sauble Beach Town Square. The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is expected to be publicly available in the event of medic...
Jun 29, 2023
BWDSB Names New Superintendent Of Education
The Bluewater District School Board has named Wendy Louwerse as the new Superintendent of Education. She'll be officially taking over the position on September 1st, to replace retiring superintendent ...
Jun 29, 2023 Wendy Louwerse is the new Superintendent of Education for the Bluewater District School Board as of September 1, 2023
SBGHC Updates Closure Hours For Durham Hospital Over Canada Day Weekend
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre is updating the hours for the emergency department closures at the Durham hospital. For Canada Day weekend, the emergency department will now be closing at 3 pm on F...
Jun 29, 2023