Cobalt-60 harvested from four Bruce B reactors can be used to help stop the spread of the Zika virus.
Cobalt-60, which is processed by Ottawa-based Nordion, is the key component of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), a process aimed at eliminating or, at a minimum, suppressing the population of insects that spread disease or damage agricultural crops.
"Cobalt-60 from our reactors already plays a major role in keeping single-use medical equipment safely sterilized, and with it now helping to stop the spread of diseases like Zika virus the world's population...
Grey County and Home and Community Support Services Grey Bruce (HCSS) have launched a coordinated rural transportation pilot to help seniors and people with disabilities find affordable transit.
"We are very excited to rollout the first phase of the pilot in the county's most under-served areas," said Barb Fedy, Director of Social Services with Grey County. "Initially the pilot will focus on areas in Owen Sound and the municipalities of Meaford, Town of the Blue Mountains and Grey Highlands."
Seniors and people with disabilities can call 1-888-660-6048 to arrange a ride. The call centre is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. The cost for a ride is $10 for round trips under 20 km. Trips more
It was another opportunity for Bluewater District School Board secondary students to shine in the skilled trades. The 12th Annual Regional Technological Skills Challenge, held on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Georgian College and a few other select Owen Sound locations, involved approximately 100 students enrolled in technological education courses in Bruce and Grey Counties. Under the meticulous surveillance of experienced local industry judges, students competed in a multitude of diverse categories, ranging from carpentry and welding to culinary and hairstyling.
Here is a list of results from each challenge:
Community Foundation Grey Bruce is pleased to announce that Stuart Reid will be its new Executive Director. Reid has extensive experience rooted in arts, culture, community service, and organizational
development. As the fifth Executive Director in the Foundation's 22-year history, Reid will take up his position in May.
Kim West, Chair of the Board of Directors stated: "We were impressed with Stuart because of his proactive and positive approach. The recruitment team was inspired by his extremely organized manner, his wealth of
Recent high water and flooding pose a number of potential health risks for some local residents.
If your well has been flooded, is close to floodwater, if you obtain drinking water from a river or lake, and especially if you have noticed a change in the appearance or smell of your drinking water, it may have been contaminated. Left untreated, contaminated water can be a health risk and should not be consumed. If you think your private water supply may be contaminated you should use an alternative supply such as bottled water, or boil water for 1 minute before consumption, use in food preparation, brushing teeth, etc.
There are health risks to avoid if your home has been flooded. Before starting clean up,
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