Author Archives: Matt Hermiz
Power Outage In Parts Of Grey County
Hydro One is reporting a power outage affecting over 5,400 residences and businesses, primarily in the Meaford and Blue Mountains areas. Crews are working to fix the issue. No immediate word on the su...
May 26, 2021 (image from Hydro One outage map)
UPDATE: No Injuries In Fire At Sutton Park Inn In Kincardine
No one was injured in a massive fire at Sutton Park Inn in Kincardine. Witnesses at the scene tell us the blaze has now been mostly contained by firefighters. Kincardine firefighters from both station...
May 26, 2021 (photo by Mike Brough)
Third Person Charged With Murder In Owen Sound Homicide Investigation
A third person has been arrested and charged with murder in the recent death of a 22-year-old man in Owen Sound. Grey Bruce OPP say 27-year-old Megan Hopkins of Owen Sound was arrested on Sunday and i...
May 24, 2021 Scott Davidson / CC
Splash Pads In Owen Sound, Saugeen Shores Not Opening Yet As Province Permits Them After All
The Ontario government has decided to allow splash pads to open this weekend after all. A spokesperson for Minister of Health Christine Elliott confirms splash pads will be permitted to open Saturday,...
May 22, 2021 The Good Cheer Splash Pad at Kelso Beach Park in Owen Sound. (Matt Hermiz/Bayshore Broadcasting)
Covid: Three New Cases, 11 Resolved In Grey Bruce
Active Covid cases in Grey Bruce fell on Friday as the health unit confirmed three new positives, and 11 cases now considered resolved. According to Public Health, two people from Southgate and a resi...
May 21, 2021 Auditor General
Ford Government Unveils "Roadmap To Reopen"
The Ford government has unveiled what it's calling a Roadmap to Reopen, keeping the doors closed at many businesses shuttered by lockdown measures until at least July. Health Minister Christine Elliot...
May 20, 2021 (Ontario Government image)
Premier To Make Announcement About Province's Re-Opening Plan
Premier Doug Ford is set to make an announcement Thursday afternoon about Ontario's re-opening plan. An Ontario government release says Ford will speak alongside Minister of Health Christine Elliott a...
May 20, 2021 Doug Ford speaks at a press conference.
Transport Truck Rollover In Huron-Kinloss Results In Highway Traffic Act Charge
The driver of a transport truck that rolled over in Huron-Kinloss earlier this week has been charged with a Highway Traffic Act offence. Provincial Police, Ripley-Huron firefighters and Bruce County p...
May 20, 2021 Logo: Ontario Provincial Police
Covid: Active Cases Steady In Grey Bruce As Health Unit Confirms Seven New Positives
Grey Bruce's active Covid case load was unchanged Wednesday as the health unit reported seven new positives, and seven cases now resolved. According to Public Health, two people from Kincardine, two f...
May 19, 2021 Auditor General
Smith Wins Tommy Cooper Award
The 2021 Tommy Cooper Award winner is Lorie Smith from Grey Highlands. Smith has worked for Grey Agricultural Services since 2005 and currently serves as the organization's vice president and office m...
May 19, 2021 Lorie Smith, winner of the 2021 Tommy Cooper Award. (supplied photo)