Category Archives: Port Elgin News
Healthcare Funding Tops Premiers Throne Speech Wish List
Canada's Premiers have announced their wish list for next week's throne speech. They say they want proper financing for the priorities and needs of all Canadians. This includes a fair share of Canadia...
Sep 18, 2020
Oliphant Shooting Investigation Continues
Grey Bruce OPP say an investigation into a shooting in Oliphant earlier this month continues. OPP say in an update, their Criminal Investigation Branch is now leading the investigation. On September 8...
Sep 18, 2020
No New COVID-19 Cases In Grey Bruce Thursday
Public Health says there were no new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Grey Bruce Thursday (Sept 17th). There is just one confirmed active case in the region. There have been 130 confirmed cases to date....
Sep 18, 2020
Money For Grey Bruce Farms To Help Boost Canada's Exports
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker says $300,532 will be used by local farmers to enhance biosecurity, improve traceability and upgrade animal handling equipment. The money is coming from the Canad...
Sep 18, 2020 Photo Courtesy of Glen Linsdey
Lindsay Tract Trails In Northern Bruce Peninsula Re-Open
The Lindsay Tract Trails in Northern Bruce Peninsula will re-open today (Friday) with limited access. Bruce County officials say they were closed during the winter and spring due to logging work requi...
Sep 18, 2020
Ford Government Moves To Freeze Residential Rent Increases in 2021
The Province is moving to freeze rent increases in 2021 for most rent-controlled and non-rent-controlled residential units. Today Premier Doug Ford announced the Helping Tenants and Small Businesses A...
Sep 17, 2020
Owen Sound Approves Proactive Bylaw Enforcement Pilot To Address Concerns In Neighbourhood
Owen Sound will be trying a new approach of more proactive bylaw enforcement to try and address safety concerns in a "hotspot" neighbourhood in the city. Council resolved at its meeting Monday to have...
Sep 17, 2020 Owen Sound City Hall. (file photo)
New Social Gathering Limits Start In Ontario Hotspots Friday
New limits on social gatherings start tomorrow in Ontario's Covid-19 hotspots. Today Premier Doug Ford announced rules limiting organised public events and social gatherings. Indoor gatherings now hav...
Sep 17, 2020
Two Kids Airlifted To Hospital After Collision Involving Horse And Buggy In Bruce County
Two kids were taken to hospital with injuries considered life-threatening after an accident involving a horse and buggy in South Bruce yesterday. South Bruce OPP, Mildmay firefighters and Bruce County...
Sep 17, 2020
$4.69 Million for Grey Bruce Hospital Infrastructure
$4.69 million is coming to local hospitals this year as part of ongoing provincial funding. Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker announced the annual Health Infrastructure Renewal Funding this week a...
Sep 17, 2020