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Five new cases of COVID-19 reported locally Saturday

Five new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the Grey Bruce Health Unit Saturday.

Man charged after injuring officer, threatening to kill another

A 36-year-old Saugeen Shores man is facing several charges after police say he resisted arrest, kicked an officer and threatened to kill another.

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Four new COVID-19 cases reported Friday, three are LTC residents from Huron-Perth

The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported four new COVID-19 cases Friday, including three long-term care residents from Huron-Perth transferred to the hospital in Kincardine.

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SBP takes 'huge step' in community hub plan

South Bruce Peninsula is pursuing a plan to create a “community hub,” with town hall, indoor pool, arena and other amenities, at the north end of Wiarton and has outlined how it would pay for it.

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Group requests ombudsman investigate Bruce County on heels of report

After a third independent investigation, and with 18 Bruce County meetings now deemed improperly closed to the public since 2016, Ontario’s ombudsman has been asked to take a close look at Bruce County’s practices.

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Shop, truck destroyed by fire in Georgian Bluffs, but house saved

A shop and truck in Georgian Bluffs were destroyed by fire overnight Thursday, but firefighters managed to stop it from spreading to a nearby home.

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Grey-Bruce schools prepared to welcome staff, students back

School officials in Grey-Bruce are confident in the measures they have in place to ensure a safe return to school on Monday.

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Seven new COVID-19 cases reported Thursday in Grey-Bruce

Seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the Grey Bruce Health Unit Thursday, bringing to 34 the number of active cases of the novel coronavirus in the region.

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Committee to discuss whether to create art gallery expansion committee

The Tom Thomson Art Gallery advisory committee is to decide next week whether the city should again start exploring a potential expansion of the city-owned gallery.

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COVID news: religious meetings, vaccine, stats, assessment centre ...

Grey-Bruce’s medical officer of health spoke up Wednesday about what he views as unwarranted concerns that local Amish and Menonnite communities aren’t following COVID rules.

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Grey-Bruce students, teachers returning to class on Monday

Students and teachers in Grey-Bruce will be heading back to the classroom on Monday.

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Group forms to support women in politics in Grey-Bruce

A new community group has been formed to support and encourage women in municipal politics in Grey-Bruce.

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Local group formed in an effort to curb elder abuse

Violence Prevention Grey Bruce has formed a subcommittee and launched a new violence prevention campaign in an effort to shine a light on elder abuse.

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SIU closes investigation into Hanover incident

The province’s Special Investigations Unit has terminated its investigation into the arrest of a man in Hanover in October after evidence showed an injury to his pinky finger occurred before he was taken into police custody.

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Virtual meeting to discuss closure of Elmwood Resource Centre to be held Wednesday

The West Grey Public Library will hold a virtual public meeting via Zoom conference call Wednesday evening to discuss the closure of the Elmwood Resource Centre.

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Single COVID case confirmed in Grey-Bruce on Tuesday

The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported just one case of COVID-19 on Tuesday.

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Owen Sound expecting to approve 2021 budget Feb. 8

Owen Sound has extended until Jan. 29 the commenting period for its draft $64.8 million 2021 budget, which includes an overall property tax hike of just under two per cent.

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Landing fees arriving soon at Owen Sound's airport

An attempt by users of the Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional Airport to persuade the city to cancel its plan to introduce landing fees at the facility failed to get off the ground at the council table Monday.

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Five new COVID cases in Grey-Bruce on Monday

The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported five new COVID-19 cases on Monday.

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West Grey Library teams up with Alzheimer Society to support seniors

The West Grey Public Library is teaming up with the Alzheimer Society to offer a pair of programs aimed at supporting those with dementia and their caregivers.

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Owen Sound police investigating indecent act

Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who reportedly committed an indecent act in the presence of a teenage girl in Owen Sound on Friday.

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