Author Archives: Jill Charlebois
OPP Investigate Crash That Claims One Life on 410
OPP are investigating a two-vehicle collision that happened on Highway 410 that claimed the life of one person. At around 11 o'clock Thursday evening, a minivan was travelling on the southbound 410 ne...
Apr 08, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Province Reminds You To Be Bear Wise
The Province is reminding you to exercise caution as black bears begin to come out of hibernation this spring. Bears waking from hibernation face a lack of natural food sources, leading them to look f...
Apr 08, 2023 Source:
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Two People Charged In Drug Trafficking Investigation: Collingwood OPP
Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP have charged two people in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in Collingwood. The investigation started several months ago, when police received inform...
Apr 08, 2023
Bruce County To Hold 13 Hazardous Waste Collection Events This Spring And Summer
Bruce County will be holding Hazardous Household Waste Collection dates across the county. In total, there will be 13 events this year, to allow residents to get rid of hazardous items like paint, pro...
Apr 07, 2023
OPP Conduct Seatbelt Blitz This Weekend
The OPP are conducting a seatbelt blitz this Easter weekend. Ontario law requires everyone travelling in a vehicle to wear a seatbelt and children must be properly secured in a child car seat or boost...
Apr 07, 2023 Source: OPP
Dufferin OPP Find Missing Senior From Mono; Pronounced Deceased
Dufferin OPP have located a missing 70-year-old woman from Mono. Police say that she was found deceased earlier today. The woman was reported missing yesterday by family members who were concerned for...
Apr 06, 2023 Logo: Ontario Provincial Police
Bruce County Celebrates Funds Raised For Dorrell Young Christmas Program
Bruce County is taking time to thank community members who donated toward last winter's Dorell Young Christmas Program for 2022. Last winter's campaign raised $21,000. Deputy CAO Christine MacDonald e...
Apr 05, 2023
Plan The Bruce Moves Into Phase 2
Bruce County Council was able to hear an update from staff regarding the Plan the Bruce portion of the County's Official Plan. The plan is now in Phase 2, where county staff will be reviewing the plan...
Apr 05, 2023
Kincardine Council Hears Positive Update Regarding Phragmites Removal
Kincardine council heard an update on efforts to combat invasive grasses in the municipality and throughout the county. Dr. Janice Gilbert, who is the Founder and Executive Director of the Invasive Ph...
Apr 04, 2023 In her presentation to Kincardine council on April 3, 2023, Dr. Janice Gilbert shared photos of sites where phragmites had outcompeted local flora and grasses. This photo is from Strugeon Creek Wetland, Lake Erie, taken in July 2014. This photo shows how although a reed of invasive phragmities may be cut down, but the plant is able to propagate new growth from the vegetation that remains.
Bruce Power Completes Unit 3 Defueling Ahead Of Schedule
Bruce Power is celebrating the defueling of Unit 3's reactor core ahead of schedule. The defuel program was completed 18 days ahead of schedule and completed 31 days faster than the same program on th...
Apr 04, 2023 Bruce Power Aerial View (From Bruce Power)