Category Archives: Port Elgin News
COVID-19 Cases Linked To School In Grey Highlands
Public Health Grey Bruce has released a statement regarding positive COVID-19 test results in students from one household. The full statement from Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Arra is below. "The...
Oct 18, 2020
Progress On Housing Development In Markdale
Devonleigh Homes has a pair of projects in the community of Markdale The developments, known as "Centre Point South" & " Centre Point North ", are designed to create a community that blends rural ...
Oct 18, 2020
Owen Sound's Tom Thomson Gallery Seeks Local Artists To Showcase
Owen Sound's Tom Thomson Art Gallery is looking for submissions to showcase in its community artist spotlight. The project provides artists living in Grey and Bruce counties the opportunity to display...
Oct 18, 2020 (image supplied by City of Owen Sound)
Bruce County Makes Plan To Boost Workforce
Bruce County has developed a Workforce Development and Attraction Strategy to address a number of issues the area is facing. A County report says problems include a shrinking labour pool, youth leavin...
Oct 17, 2020 Bruce County Workforce Plan Cover Page
COVID-19: Two New Cases, Two More Recoveries In Grey Bruce
The Grey Bruce Health Unit confirmed two new Covid cases and two recoveries Friday. According to the health unit's daily disclosure, the positive tests were residents of Grey Highlands and Blue Mounta...
Oct 17, 2020
Online Petition Calling For Heritage Designation Of Former Blockbuster On Sunset Strip Gains Traction
An online petition calling for the former Blockbuster Video location on the Sunset Strip in Georgian Bluffs to be designated as a heritage site is garnering some attention. More than 1,200 people have...
Oct 16, 2020 A look at the facade of the former Blockbuster location on the Sunset Strip just outside of Owen Sound on Aug. 11, 2020. (Matt Hermiz/Bayshore Broadcasting News)
York Region Heads Into Modified Stage 2 On Monday
York Region is moving into a modified Stage 2 on Monday. This afternoon Premier Doug Ford expressed concern for the region and its growing number of Covid-19 cases. He says the modified Stage 2 there ...
Oct 16, 2020
Bruce Power Announces Net Zero Emissions Goal
Bruce Power is announcing a new green strategy with an aim to contribute to a net-zero emissions Canada by 2050. It's calling the strategy 'NZ - 2050.' A media release says the company will create, "A...
Oct 16, 2020 ImageCredit: Bruce Power
No New COVID-19 Cases In Grey Bruce Thursday
No new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Grey Bruce Thursday (Oct15th). There are currently six confirmed active cases in the region. There have been a total of 157 confirmed cases to date. One preli...
Oct 16, 2020
Public Health Says Flu Shots Now Available In Grey Bruce
Public Health Grey Bruce says flu shots are now available locally and to call your pharmacy or healthcare provider to get one. The Health Unit notes in a release, this year's flu season is taking plac...
Oct 16, 2020 NIAID / CC