Author Archives: Matt Hermiz
Kiwanis Owen Sound "Drive-Thru" Santa Claus Parade Set For Nov. 21
Owen Sound's annual Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade is still a go this year, but it won't be the same as usual. The Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound has announced additional details about the event planned for N...
Nov 07, 2020 Bart Fields / CC
Regional Unemployment Rate Falls To 6.4% In October
The regional unemployment rate in the area that includes Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties fell to 6.4 per cent in October. However, part-time positions led the net job gains while thousands of fu...
Nov 06, 2020 Spencer Davis / Unsplash
OPP Death Investigation At Neyaashiinigmiing
The OPP is investigating after the death of a 30-year-old woman at Neyaashiinigmiing. Grey Bruce OPP and Neyaashiinigmiing Police were called to a residence at Nayaushing Road just after 1:30 p.m. on ...
Nov 05, 2020
Many Legions Not Holding Public Remembrance Day Ceremonies, But Instead Will Be Online
Several Royal Canadian Legion branches in Bruce County have announced there won't be public ceremonies for Remembrance Day this year. Legion Branches Port Elgin 340, Southampton 155, Ripley 440 and Lu...
Nov 04, 2020 Chris Sansbury / Unsplash
Several Bruce County Legions Cancel Public Events For Remembrance Day
Several Royal Canadian Legion branches in Bruce County have announced there won't be public ceremonies for Remembrance Day this year. Legion Branches Port Elgin 340, Southampton 155, Ripley 440 and Lu...
Nov 04, 2020
10th Street Bridge Replacement "On Schedule" For Christmas Opening
Hard to believe, but it won't be much longer until drivers are cruising across the 10th Street Bridge in Owen Sound again. The city's Director of Public Works and Engineering Dennis Kefalas says the p...
Nov 02, 2020 Work continues on the 10th Street Bridge replacement in Owen Sound on the evening of Sept. 15, 2020. (Matt Hermiz/Bayshore Broadcasting)
Covid: Six New Cases In Grey Bruce Friday
The Grey Bruce Health Unit confirmed six new Covid cases in the region Friday. According to Public Health, three of the new infections are South Bruce Peninsula residents not associated with the recen...
Oct 31, 2020
Bruce-Grey Catholic Board Receives $19.7-Million To Expand St. Mary's High School
St. Mary's High School in Owen Sound is getting a major addition that will allow the facility to accommodate another 700 students. The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board has received approval f...
Oct 30, 2020 St. Mary's High School in Owen Sound. (supplied image)
New Sidewalk To Enhance Student Safety At Keppel-Sarawak School
Work is underway on a new sidewalk and curb intended to enhance student safety at Keppel-Sarawak School. According to a city release, the project is being implemented to provide a safe path of travel ...
Oct 30, 2020 A look at the construction zone for the new sidewalk build near Keppel-Sarawak School. (image supplied by City of Owen Sound)
Ministry of Education Approves $26.4-Million In Funding For New School Build In Kincardine
A new replacement facility for the Kincardine District Senior School has been given the green light by the provincial government. The Ministry of Education has approved a business case submitted by th...
Oct 29, 2020 Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson speaks at funding announcement for new Kincardine school build on Oct. 29, 2020. (photo supplied by Bluewater District School Board)