Category Archives: Port Elgin News
The Good Food Box Is Back In Grey Bruce
The Good Food Box is back in Grey Bruce. Public Health says through buying wholesale, the Good Food Box makes fresh fruits and vegetables more affordable at about 30 per cent less than retail. A media...
Sep 25, 2020
$741 Million To Reduce Surgeries Backlog And Expand Capacity
Ontario will invest $741 million to help clear the backlog of surgeries and build more capacity in the healthcare system to manage Covid-19 surges and outbreaks. Today Health Minister Christine Elliot...
Sep 25, 2020
Restrictions Tightened for Bars and Restaurants
The Province of Ontario is tightening restrictions on bars and restaurants. Premier Doug Ford says starting Saturday, alcohol can't be sold after 11 pm and consumption of it won't be allowed on premis...
Sep 25, 2020
AstraZeneca Deal Will Secure 20 Million Vaccine Doses For Canada
The Federal government continues its quest to secure more vaccine doses for Canadians. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government has secured a deal with AstraZeneca which is working with...
Sep 25, 2020
Festival of Northern Lights To Proceed
The Festival of Northern Lights will shine again. After consideration and consultation with Grey Bruce Public Health and City of Owen Sound staff, it has been decided that the Festival of North...
Sep 25, 2020
No New COVID-19 Cases In Grey Bruce Thursday
Public Health Grey Bruce says no new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the region Thursday. The Health Unit says there are three confirmed active cases in Grey Bruce. There have been 133 confirmed ca...
Sep 25, 2020
Grey County, Saugeen Ojibway Nation Reach Agreement To Settle Claim
An agreement has been reached between Grey County and Saugeen Ojibway Nation to settle the county's involvement in SON's long-standing claims that went to trial last year. The county issued a media re...
Sep 25, 2020 A map of Saugeen Ojibway Nation traditional territory provided in 2019. (submitted image)
Housing Market In Grey Bruce Stays Hot In August
Home sales in Grey Bruce remained strong in August, while prices steadied after a record-setting July. The Realtors Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound says 398 residential units sold last month, an ...
Sep 25, 2020 Mark Moz / CC
UPDATE: Body Of Missing Owen Sound Man Recovered In Harbour
The search for a 62-year-old Owen Sound man reported missing earlier this week has come to a tragic end. Owen Sound Police say citizens walking on a path near the east shore of the Owen Sound Harbour ...
Sep 24, 2020 The logo of the Owen Sound Police Service.
Investigation To Determine Cause Of Fire At Port Elgin Apartment Complex Continues
Saugeen Shores Police say several items have been recovered from an apartment complex in Port Elgin that went up in flames Sunday evening and have been sent for testing to help determine the cause. Sa...
Sep 24, 2020 A fire broke out at 560 Ivings Drive in Port Elgin on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (photo supplied by Saugeen Shores Police)