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To boldly go where no one has gone before – virus-free

Tue, 2026-05-19 12:48

(By Pauline Kerr) The hantavirus scare in recent weeks brought back memories of how the COVID-19 pandemic got going – a cruise ship with sick people. To read the entire … Continue reading →

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Tryouts are in full swing

Wed, 2026-05-06 12:21

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(By Becky Grebenjak) As temperatures rise and thoughts drift toward summer, another seasonal ritual is underway across local rinks and diamonds: tryouts. To read the entire article online, click here … Continue reading →

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Road through Pinkerton will remain closed until dam is repaired this summer

Wed, 2026-05-06 12:21

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(By Pauline Kerr) Deputy Warden Don Murray (Huron-Kinloss) asked about the impact on agriculture of the road closure in Pinkerton. To read the entire article online, click here to purchase … Continue reading →

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Small businesses need environmentally responsible and financially affordable recycling plan

Wed, 2026-05-06 12:15

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(By Pauline Kerr) It promises to be a long, hot, and in some cases, smelly summer. To read the entire article online, click here to purchase your subscription. If you … Continue reading →

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County council moves forward with draft Official Plan

Wed, 2026-05-06 12:08

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(By Pauline Kerr) In a recorded vote, council agreed to incorporate recommended changes into the new draft Official Plan, and schedule the mandated open house and public meeting – actually, … Continue reading →

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Dr. Ian Arra moving on from Grey Bruce Public Health

Wed, 2026-04-22 11:53

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(By Pauline Kerr) A communication from Jim Pine and Dr Eileen de Villa, special advisors to the province’s chief medical officer of health, announced on April 16 that Dr. Ian … Continue reading →

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Mayor releases statement about water supply project in Tiverton

Wed, 2026-03-25 10:14

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(By Municipality of Kincardine) The following statement was issued last week by Kincardine mayor Kenneth Craig, regarding the Tiverton water supply project. To read the statement online, click here to … Continue reading →

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Local men take part in Arctic Winter Games

Wed, 2026-03-18 09:45

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(By Liz Small) “Uplifting, competitive and steeped in culture” More than medals, the thrill of victory, or perhaps even the agony of defeat, the Arctic Winter Games is a competition … Continue reading →

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To boldly go where no one has gone before

Wed, 2026-03-04 13:50

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(By Pauline Kerr) Recently, a former American president said something about believing in the possibility of space aliens – it is, after all, a huge universe, filled with possibilities. To … Continue reading →

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Fundraising has commenced to pay for upgrades to new Kincardine senior school

Wed, 2026-03-04 13:33

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“Our kids deserve more than just the basics.” (By Liz Small) The construction of a new senior school at the corner of Millennium Way and Russell Street in Kincardine is … Continue reading →

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County submits comments on province’s proposed ‘buy Ontario’ procurement policy

Wed, 2026-03-04 13:29

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(By Pauline Kerr) Before Bruce County council voted to support the staff recommendation on the Ontario Regulatory consultation for public sector procurement requirements, some interesting possibilities came under discussion. To … Continue reading →

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The election is the only survey that counts

Wed, 2026-02-25 11:05

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(By Pauline Kerr) “Decision by survey” seems to be the way of the future. From the municipal level, right on up the government food chain, public consultation, usually in the … Continue reading →

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