Author Archives: Matt Hermiz
Owen Sound's Projected Deficit Down To $30K As Provincial, Federal Support Flows
Once projected to be as high as $1-million in the early days of the pandemic, Owen Sound's year-end deficit is now expected to be minimal thanks to Covid aid money flowing from the provincial and fede...
Aug 27, 2020 Owen Sound City Hall. (file photo)
Sports Schedule - August 26, 2020
NHL Playoffs Round 2 N.Y. Islanders vs. Philadelphia, 3 p.m. (Islanders lead series 1-0) Tampa Bay vs. Boston, 8 p.m. (Series tied 1-1) Colorado vs. Dallas, 10:30 p.m. (Stars lead series 2-0) NBA Play...
Aug 26, 2020
Sports Scores - August 25, 2020
NHL Playoffs Round 2 Tampa Bay 4 Boston 3 (OT) (Series tied 1-1) Vancouver 5 Las Vegas 2 (Series tied 1-1) NBA Playoffs Round 1 Denver 117 Utah 107 (Jazz lead series 3-2) L.A. Clippers 154 Dallas 111 ...
Aug 26, 2020
Grey County To Launch New Regional Public Transit Service In September
Grey County is rolling out its new public transit service next month, and it will be free to ride at first. The service known as Grey Transportation Route (GTR) will begin operating on Sept. 14, the c...
Aug 26, 2020 Grey County Warden Paul McQueen alongside County Manager of Community Transportation Stephanie Stewart, showcasing one of the Driverseat vehicles that will be used for GTR. (supplied photo)
Massive Blaze In Meaford Destroys Barn, Attached Structures
A massive fire in Meaford has destroyed a century old barn. The blaze happened Tuesday along Meaford Townline. No one was injured, but the barn and attached sheds were completely destroyed. In a Twitt...
Aug 26, 2020 A barn fire in Meaford on Aug. 25, 2020. (photo from John deHooge Twitter)
COVID-19: Zero Active Known Cases In Grey Bruce
Grey Bruce now has zero active known cases of COVID-19 as the health unit reported one more recovery and no new infections on Tuesday. It's the second time the active known case load in Grey Bruce has...
Aug 26, 2020
Bluewater District School Board Approves Reserve Spending For Safe Re-Opening Priorities
The Bluewater District School Board is dipping into its reserve funds to assist with the safe re-opening of schools next month. Board trustees passed a motion at Tuesday's meeting to authorize staff t...
Aug 26, 2020 The Bluewater District School Board. (supplied photo)
Grey Bruce MOH, Directors Of Public And Catholic School Boards To Hold Online Forum
A Facebook live forum will be held this week with the Directors of Education for the Bruce Grey Catholic and Bluewater District School Boards and the region's Medical Officer of Health. The event will...
Aug 24, 2020
Road Closures In Meaford Due To Trowbridge Street Bridge Rehabilitation
Some road closures for drivers to take note of in Meaford on Monday. The municipality advises several intersections will be closed for work relating to the ongoing Trowbridge Street Bridge rehabilitat...
Aug 24, 2020 A visual of the closed intersections in Meaford on Monday, August 24, 2020. (supplied image)
Bruce County Public Library Waives Late Fees For Rest Of Year
The Bruce County Public Library is eliminating late fees and any outstanding fines for the remainder of 2020. A statement from the library explains this is an effort to support our communities as a re...
Aug 23, 2020 Kevin Wong / CC