Category Archives: Local News
Kincardine Smart Beach Project Deemed Success
The Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) is deeming the first year of the Smart Beach project in Kincardine a success. This three-year project administered by the MIC, is looking to develop a real-time ...
Nov 07, 2022
Stars Sweep 3 Finals. Owen Sound Regional Silver Stick Results
Regional Silver Stick hosted by Owen Sound Minor Hockey Under 16 Final St Thomas Stars 4 Owen Sound Jr Attack 1 AJ Power had 2 goals & 3 points & was the Player of the gam...
Nov 06, 2022
Grey Bruce Health Unit Reports Suspected Fatal Overdose
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is advising safety following another fatal overdose. The GBHU says they were notified of a suspected fatal overdose in the area after a person in their 50s was pronounced de...
Nov 06, 2022
Local ETFO Raise Over $4,400 For Local Women’s Shelters
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Bluewater Local is donation over $4,400 to Grey Bruce women’s shelters. ETFO Bluewater Local President Julie Stanley says they hosted ...
Nov 06, 2022
Over $248K In Grants Awarded To Grey Bruce Organizations
The Community Foundation Grey Bruce is providing $248,000 in support of local charities and non-profits. The foundation says various organizations have applied for funding to start and grow projects t...
Nov 05, 2022
CUPE Workers Receive Solidarity From Other Unions
Fifty-five thousand workers walked off the job on Friday, despite the Ontario government hastily passing a law to prevent the action. Emily Cole, Regional Communications Lead – CUPE 1187 & H...
Nov 05, 2022
Bluewater Board Schools to Stay Open Monday
The Bluewater District School Board has provided an update on short-term plans for school operation during the current education support workers strike. The statement in full is posted below: Dear Par...
Nov 04, 2022
Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Regional Unemployment Rate Falls To Lowest Level Since 2006
The regional unemployment rate in the area that includes Bruce and Grey counties fell in October, as labour force declines offset the loss of thousands of full-time jobs. The Four County Labour Market...
Nov 04, 2022
OPP Seize Drugs In Ripley Search
South Bruce OPP have charged a number of people after two search warrants were executed in Ripley. One was executed at a property on Tain Street and one was executed on Queen Street. OPP say they seiz...
Nov 04, 2022
Striking Education Workers Picket In Downtown Owen Sound On First Day Of Job Action
https://media.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2522/files/2022/11/juniper.mp3 Striking school custodians, early childhood educators, educational assistants and office staff are on the stre...
Nov 04, 2022
