Category Archives: Port Elgin News
No Winning Ticket Sold In Friday's $60-Million Lotto Max Draw
There was no lucky jackpot winner in Friday night's $60-million Lotto Max draw. One of the six Maxmillions prizes was won by a ticket holder in Quebec. The next Lotto Max draw on Oct. 6 is expected to...
Oct 03, 2020
Four Charged In Weapon Occurrence At Georgian Bluffs Residence
Four people from outside the area have been arrested and charged after what Grey Bruce OPP are describing as a "robbery involving a firearm" at a Georgian Bluffs residence. OPP say they were called to...
Oct 03, 2020
COVID-19: Five Recoveries, Three New Cases Confirmed In Grey Bruce
The Grey Bruce Health Unit confirmed five recoveries and three new Covid cases Friday. All three people who tested positive are Arran-Elderslie residents, according to the Health Unit's daily disclosu...
Oct 03, 2020
Pumpkinfest Weigh Off Online Saturday
Pumpkinfest's main event goes Saturday with the Bruce Power International Weigh Off, and this year, the community can take part virtually. Organizers say there will be an official, safe, physical dist...
Oct 03, 2020 Image from 2020 Pumpkinfest Website
Mask Wearing Is Mandatory Province-Wide Starting Saturday
It's a return to more restrictions in Ontario's hotspot regions. Today Premier Doug Ford announced business restrictions that will go into effect Saturday in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel. Restaurants, bar...
Oct 02, 2020 Ontario Premier Doug Ford. (image from @FordNation Twitter)
$650 Million Will Help Economy, Women And Children
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $600 million for the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund. He says the Federal government will be there for Canadian workers for as long as it takes. "This fun...
Oct 02, 2020
Longtime Crime Stoppers Of Grey Bruce Volunteers Recognized
The Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers has recognized two long-standing volunteers from the Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce program. The Civilian Achievement Award was awarded to Betty Egerdeen...
Oct 02, 2020
Health Unit Says Assessment Centres Expanding Hours
The Grey Bruce Health Unit says it's working with local hospitals to increase testing capacity at area COVID-19 Assessment Centres. Medical officer of health Dr Ian Arra says "The physicians, nursing ...
Oct 02, 2020 Kincardine Test Site. Photo By Claire McCormack
Health Unit Explains Recent COVID-19 Cases In Grey Bruce
The Grey Bruce Health Unit says it has identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases in eastern Grey County resulting from some individuals failing to adhere to social gathering recommendations, regulations ...
Oct 02, 2020
Two New COVID-19 Cases In Grey Bruce Thursday
Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Grey Bruce Thursday, October 1st. One new case is in Meaford, while the other is in Kincardine. Public Health says with some recoveries, there are currently ...
Oct 02, 2020