Author Archives: Jill Charlebois
Chesley Emergency Department Temporarily Closed Dec. 15 Due To Staffing Shortage
The emergency department for Chesley Hospital is closed for Thursday, December 15th. South Bruce Grey Health Centre sent out a notice this morning that today's closure is due to a staffing shortage. T...
Dec 15, 2022 The South Bruce Grey Health Centre facility at Chesley. (supplied image)
Ride The Portage Flyer Train On December 17th
Muskoka Heritage Place and Santa Claus are inviting everyone to this year's Portage Flyer Christmas event. It's happening the evening of Saturday, December 17th between 5 and 8 pm at Muskoka Heritage ...
Dec 11, 2022 The Portage Flyer decorated for Christmas (image via Wikimedia Commons, photo by Robert Nelson)
Laclie Street To Get Makeover Starting In 2023
It made the CAA list as one of the worst roads in the province but the city of Orillia is hopeful Laclie Street will shed that distinction starting next year. The street is pitted with patches and bum...
Dec 11, 2022 A Google Streetview Image of Laclie Street, taken in November 2020.
Fairvern Community Parade Planned For December 16th
This coming Friday, December 16th, a community parade will happen for residents at Fairvern Nursing home in Huntsville. At 2 pm that day you're invited to bring your decorated truck, car, wagon, or bi...
Dec 11, 2022
Updates Coming For Kincardine Hospital Renovations
South Bruce Grey Health Centre is inviting everyone to a video conference later this month, that will provide updates on the Kincardine Hospital. The event will be on December 19th at 6:30 pm. Ongoing...
Dec 11, 2022
HCSS Grey-Bruce Still Accepting Donations Toward Cozy Christmas Theatre Experience
Home & Community Support Services Grey-Bruce and the Roxy Theatre have teamed up to help spread Christmas cheer to local seniors and people living with disabilities. The two organizations are look...
Dec 10, 2022 Photo: Jo-Anne Cook HCSS Grey-Bruce Manager of Client Services assists with preparing Cozy Christmas
Packages for distribution.
(Photo provided by HCSS Grey-Bruce)
Municipality Of Kincardine To Move Forward Using Cloudpermit Software
The Municipality of Kincardine is moving forward with trying new software, to help with streamlining the permit approval process. The Development Services team is looking to get Cloudpermit Software t...
Dec 10, 2022 Town of Kincardine
MPP Byers Announces $61K Toward Community Organization Facilities
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers is announcing $61,000 in upgrades and repairs for local community organization facilities. The money has been earmarked for: - $8,600 - Community Living Walkerton ...
Dec 10, 2022 Photo: Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers in the Ontario Legislature on December 8, 2022.
Ginger Press Holds 37th Annual Authors' Open House Today
The Ginger Press is holding its 37th Annual Authors' Open House today. This year's event also marks a return to the Ginger Press's location in Downtown Owen Sound, after having to take time away becau...
Dec 10, 2022 The Ginger Press store front in an undated photo (Image via Google Maps)
Chapman's 'The Only Chocolate' Ice Cream Takes First Place At International Ice Cream Consortium
Chapman's Ice Cream is celebrating a very sweet win after their Premium chocolate ice cream, known as The Only Chocolate Ice Cream, came out on top in a blind taste test. The taste test was part of th...
Dec 09, 2022 A photo of the top-ranked chocolate ice cream in the world (Photo via Chapman's Ice Cream)