Author Archives: Jill Charlebois
Meaford Celebrates Construction For New Accessible Ramp At Market Square
The Municipality of Meaford is celebrating a new accessible ramp being installed near Meaford Hall. Once completed, the new ramp will place to offer an accessible link from the sidewalk on Sykes Stree...
May 28, 2023 A photo of the construction work to create a new accessible ramp between Sykes Street and the Market Square in Meaford. (Image courtesy of the Municipality of Meaford)
Collingwood Celebrates National AccessAbility Week
Collingwood is taking this week to celebrate the inclusion of people of all abilities. From May 28th until June 3rd, the town will be celebrating National AccessAbility Week. The Accessibility Advisor...
May 28, 2023
Georgian Bluffs Gives Advice To Stay Bear Wise
The Township of Georgian Bluffs is reminding everyone to avoid encounters with bears this season. With recent reports of black bears in the area, the township wants everyone to be safe. They recommend...
May 27, 2023 The logo of the Township of Georgian Bluffs.
$10M In Tourism Relief Funding Distributed To Businesses In Bruce, Grey, And Simcoe
The federal government is investing in economic recovery in the region. As a part of their Economic Development Week, investments are being made in tourism attractions that are vital to the region's e...
May 27, 2023 Bruce Guenter / CC
South Bruce OPP Investigating Fatal Collision In Carrick Township
South Bruce OPP are investigating a fatal collision that happened this afternoon in Carrick Township. At around 12:30 this afternoon, police were called to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 9, along ...
May 25, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Port Elgin Paramedic Station Construction Moving Along Well
Construction for the Port Elgin paramedic station is moving along well, despite labour shortages and supply issues early in the building process. Facilities Project Manager Tony Ban provided an update...
May 23, 2023 The construction of the new paramedic station in Port Elgin saw some early delays, but is progressing toward occupancy in Q4 of 2023. (Photo provided by Bruce County Paramedic Services)
Meaford Teams Up With YMCA For Blue Dolphin Pool Operations
The Municipality of Meaford is partnering with the YMCA to manage the Blue Dolphin Pool for 2023. The municipality says it recognizes the importance of the pool during the summer season. In their part...
May 23, 2023 Blue Dolphin Pool (Image from Blue Dolphin Pool Facebook page)
Grey Bruce OPP Seek Information Following Robbery Incident In Grey Highlands
Grey Bruce OPP are investigating a robbery that happened on Friday. At around 5 o'clock that afternoon, police were called to a financial business on Grey Road 2 in Grey Highlands. OPP say it was repo...
May 22, 2023
Concession 6 Access To Bruce County Rail Trail To Be Closed For Water Main Installation
Starting on May 23, access to the Bruce County Rail Trail will be restricted at Concession 6 in Saugeen Shores. The town will be limiting access to local traffic only between May 23 and August 31, so ...
May 22, 2023 A map of the ATV detour during Concession 6 construction during the Summer of 2023 (Image provided by Bruce County)
Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation Will Attempt Longest Cookie Trail
Next week, the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation will be trying to break a record for the longest line of cookies. The attempt for the longest cookie trail will be taking place on Sunday, May 28th ...
May 22, 2023 The Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation will attempt to make the longest trail of cookies as part of their fundraising efforts (Image via Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation)