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,
Highway 6 from Chatsworth Sideroad 5/Walker Sideroad, south to Chatsworth Road 24, Williamsford, in the Township of Chatsworth is closed due to flooding. Several homes have been evacuated.
Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Chatsworth Fire Department, the Chatsworth Township Roads Department, and other emergency crews are at the scene. Hydro has been shut off in the area as a safety precaution.
The Williamsford Community Centre has been opened as an evacuation centre for those...
Ottawa, ON – Today, Larry Miller, Member of Parliament for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, issued the following statement regarding the tragic death of former Member of Parliament and Minister of the Crown, the Honourable Jean Lapierre and his family:
"I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of The Honourable Jean Lapierre and members of his family on the îles-de-la-Madeleine.
Mr. Lapierre was a very well-respected and loved Member of Parliament and Minister and I know that he will be deeply missed in Quebec and across Canada.
When I first came to Ottawa in 2004 and sat in Opposition, I found Mr. Lapierre, then Minister of Transport, very approachable and willing to listen to my concerns. That is something I will always remember him for.
I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Lapierre at this most
devastating time."
The United Way of Bruce Grey reflects on 2015 with its Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Change in Leadership
After 2 years as Chair, Dave Myette will serve as Past-chair and Nick Lovell will take over as chair.
Nick Lovell is an associate at the law firm Middlebro & Stevens. Nick grew up in Owen Sound before attending the University of Waterloo. He graduated with an Honours Degree in Legal Studies. Nick graduated from the University of Windsor faculty of law in 2014.
Nick articled with Middlebro' & Stevens LLP, and returned to the Firm after his call to the bar in 2015. Nick practices in the areas of labour and employment, general litigation, and wills and estates. Nick is also a Provincial Offences Prosecutor in the counties of Grey and Bruce.
In 2012 and 2013 Nick was the United Way of Bruce Grey's Backpack Co-ordinator. Nick joined the United Way board in June of 2014.
Financial Status
The United Way ended its financial year in a strong position. Reaching $1 million in revenue for the first time
Between March 24, 2016 at 6:52 p.m. and March 28, 2016 at 4:18 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 5 vehicle collisions involving a deer. The following safe driving tips are being offered to help reduce your chances of hitting a deer:
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