Category Archives: Local News

The McGuinty governments full day kindergarten program is raising concern among the local Catholic Elementary Teachers Union. President Anna Morrison fears the full day program will result in larger c...

Emergency rooms in Grey Bruce are seeing a higher than normal number of people with flu like symptoms this month. Medical Officer of Health Doctor Hazel Lynn says emergency rooms are reporting nearly ...

The absentee rate is on the rise in the Bruce Grey Catholic School Board. There are a few schools within the Bruce Grey Catholic School Board which have an absentee rate of 10 per cent or more. The 10...

Chapman’s workers are once again churning out ice cream in Markdale. President Penny Chapman says they are starting up their first production line in town since the fire that destroyed their pla...

Ontario will start phasing in full-day learning for four- and five-year-olds next fall as part of the province’s plan to build a well-educated workforce. Huron Bruce Liberal MPP Carol Mitchell s...

The South Bruce Grey Health Centre is taking precautions at all of its hospitals to stop the spread of the flu. All hospitals in Kincardine, Chesley, Walkerton and Durham will allow inpatients only on...

Unlocked vehicles are a would – be – thief’s paradise in Walkerton. South Bruce OPP are reporting several reports of vehicle entries and thefts over the last week. Among items taken,...

Bruce Power is taking every precaution they can to protect their workers from the seasonal flu and the possible onslaught of the H1N1 virus. Company spokesperson Steve Cannon says a lot of their prepa...

You can learn more about keeping your home safe tonight. Bruce Peninsula OPP is holding a Residential Security Workshop at 6:30 PM at the Royal Canadian legion in Wiarton. Police will pass along infor...

The best in local business are honoured tonight. The Owen Sound and District Chamber of Commerce is holding its 19th annual Business Excellence Awards at the Bayshore Community Centre. Close to 40 nom...