Author Archives: Jill Charlebois
Battery Collection To Take Place March 13-17th
The County of Dufferin is getting set to offer some special waste collection next week. From March 13th to the 17th, Dufferin Waste will be collecting single-use and rechargeable household batteries t...
Mar 11, 2023
Tap Into Maple Happening Now
The Tap Into Maple program is up and running in the Orillia and North Simcoe area. The popular program provides opportunities to visit the region's maple syrup producers, enjoy special maple-themed ex...
Mar 11, 2023
Kincardine Opens Registration For FoodCycler Pilot Program
The Municipality of Kincardine and the Municipal Innovation Council are looking for the first participants for the FoodCycler Pilot Program. The pilot project is being run with the goal of diverting f...
Mar 11, 2023
Ice-Breaking To Take Place At Midland Harbour
The Coast Guard and The OPP are warning that ice-breaking activities will soon begin in Midland Harbour. That means ice conditions will be changing in the areas of Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny Towns...
Mar 11, 2023 The Frontenac. Jan 21 2022. Photo by RJ Eldred
Owen Sound Gets Recognition For Sound Waterfront Festival
The City of Owen Sound has been given two awards for last year's Sound Waterfront Festival. The city has been given both a Top 100 Award of Achievement and an Impact Award from Festivals & Events ...
Mar 10, 2023
Kincardine Council Puts Support To Petition Government For Funding Under The Freshwater Action Plan
Kincardine Council has given its support in working to secure a $1 billion investment from the federal government for the Freshwater Action Plan. The Municipality of Kincardine is one of around 200 mu...
Mar 09, 2023 The organization logo for the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (image via glslcities.org)
Grey Bruce Public Health Continues Work To Curb Opioid Use In Region
Grey Bruce Public Health discussed the ongoing efforts to manage opioid overdoses in the region. During their Board of Health meeting, an update was given regarding opioid poisoning and the drug crisi...
Mar 08, 2023
Community Safety & Well-Being Update Given To Bruce County Council
Bruce County Council received an update from Community Safety and Well-Being. During Thursday's meeting, Sarah Pelton, the Coordinator for Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being, says that the mai...
Mar 07, 2023 Image From Ontario Community Safety and Well-being Planning Framework
Kincardine Council Passes 2023 Capital Budget
Kincardine council passed the 2023 budget at Monday night's meeting. A few projects were deferred to 2024 because they were not a priority for this year, such as a new sound system to be installed dow...
Mar 07, 2023
Kincardine Council To Discuss Motion Concerning Freshwater Action Plan
Kincardine Municipal Council is expected to support a motion that would help secure a $1 Billion investment in a Strengthened Freshwater Action Plan. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative...
Mar 06, 2023