Category Archives: Port Elgin News
Trudeau Says Bill C-12 Will Help Canada Achieve Carbon Neutrality By 2050
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government has made good on its commitment to the environment by tabling Bill C-12. He says ignoring the risks of climate change isn't an option and that Canadia...
Nov 19, 2020
Bruce Power Launches $1 Million 'Beating COVID-19 Together' Campaign
Bruce Power says it's making a $1 million commitment to a "double-down effort in Grey, Bruce and Huron counties," to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The nuclear operator is launching the "Be a Light: ...
Nov 19, 2020 Image Courtesy of Bruce Power
Owen Sound Police Charge Man With 12 Drug & Weapon Charges
Owen Sound police say a 21 year old man faces a dozen charges including drug and weapon charges. Police say on Tuesday afternoon (Nov 17) a 21 year-old man of no fixed address was arrested by officers...
Nov 19, 2020 Photo Supplied By Owen Sound Police
Police Change Local Response To Mental Health Calls
A Mobile Mental Health and Addiction Response Team (MMHART) is expanding through Grey Bruce to create a better response to people in a mental health crisis, by not solely relying on police to respond....
Nov 19, 2020 Image From West Region OPP Twitter
Covid: 17 New Cases In Grey Bruce Wednesday
The Grey Bruce Health Unit confirmed 17 new Covid cases in the region Wednesday. According to Public Health, nine people from Kincardine, five from Southgate, one resident from West Grey, one from Arr...
Nov 18, 2020
$2.4 Million For 13 More Ontario Health Teams
Ontario is making a $2.4 million investment to build a better patient-centred healthcare system Premier Doug Ford says the funding will see 13 more health teams created across the province, bringing t...
Nov 18, 2020 Premier Doug Ford speaking At Queen's Park back in Sept 2020
Lecce Says Extended Winter Holiday For Students Not Necessary At This Time
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says an extended winter holiday for students isn't necessary at this time, given Ontario's strong safety protocols, low levels of transmission and safety withi...
Nov 18, 2020
SWIFT Internet Upgrades Announced All Around Grey Bruce
About 9,160 households and businesses will see $33.2 million in broadband internet upgrades in Grey Bruce. Nearly 4,000 households is set to see $16.9 million dollars in broadband internet upgrades in...
Nov 18, 2020 Screen Capture of SWIFT Service Map Nov 2020
Three New COVID-19 Cases In Grey Bruce Tuesday
Public Health Grey Bruce says it confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. (Nov17) One is located in Grey Highlands and two are in Southgate. With some recoveries, Public Health says there are 27...
Nov 18, 2020
7ACRES Products To Be Sold At Shoppers Drug Mart
Supreme Cannabis, the parent company of Tiverton-based 7ACRES, is forming a new partnership with a Canadian pharmacy chain. The cannabis producer announced it has entered into a supply agreement with ...
Nov 18, 2020