Category Archives: Port Elgin News
Virtual Garage Sale For Grey Bruce Hospice
A virtual garage sale is being held to raise money for the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce. A media release from the Hospice says it aims to raise $5,000 with its Great Grey Bruce Virtual Garage Sal...
Oct 12, 2020
Unemployment Rate In Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Region Falls To 7.9%
The regional unemployment rate in the area that includes Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties fell to 7.9 per cent in September. The Four County Labour Market Planning Board says more than 2,400 full...
Oct 10, 2020 Olga Reznik / CC
COVID-19: Two New Cases Confirmed In Bruce County Friday
The Grey Bruce Health Unit confirmed two new Covid cases in the region Friday. According to the health unit's daily disclosure, two Kincardine residents tested positive. No information is provided on ...
Oct 10, 2020
OPP Charge Two People With Weapons Offences After Vehicle Fire In Kincardine
Provincial Police have charged two people with weapons related offences after responding to a vehicle fire in Kincardine. Just before 11 a.m. Thursday morning, South Bruce OPP say officers were called...
Oct 10, 2020
Modified Stage 2 Restrictions Start In Hotspots Saturday
More restrictions start Saturday in Ontario Covid-19 hotspots. They'll last for 28 days and will include closing indoor dining at restaurants and bars in Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa. Take-out and ...
Oct 09, 2020
More Financial Support Announced For Canadian Businesses
New support for Canadian businesses has been announced today. PM Justin Trudeau has revealed updated support for commercial rent and mortgage payments via the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy. "This ...
Oct 09, 2020
Family Shares News Of Allenford Businessman's Passing
The family of a well-known businessman is sharing the sad news of his death. Richard Wayne Tigwell (who went by Dick) has died. His son Billy says, Tigwell died on August 16th, after being involved in...
Oct 09, 2020 Dick Tigwell. Supplied Photo
New Owner At Full Throttle Motor Speedway
Full Throttle Motor Speedway at Varney has been sold. Paul Trepanier bought the venue from the previous owner, Gord Bennett, effective October 1st. Trepanier has started the planning process fo...
Oct 09, 2020
Man Charged In Owen Sound Robbery
Owen Sound Police have laid charges in a robbery investigation. Police say a 39-year-old local man was arrested Wednesday afternoon as part of an investigation into a recent robbery at a west side apa...
Oct 09, 2020
Wiarton Lions Cancel Willie Activities
The Wiarton & District Lions Club has made the decision to cancel their activities for the 2021 Wiarton Willie Festival due to COVID-19 concerns. The Lions Club has sponsored and operated t...
Oct 09, 2020