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Municipality Signs Hosting Agreement with NWMO 05/02/2024 While a vote on the proposed Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s DGR is South Bruce isn’t taking place until the fall, South Bruce council has approved a hosting agreement. The document outlines what will happen should South Bruce vote in favour of the DGR to store Canada’s nuclear waste but also how exit the process if its not a willing host or not selected.... Click Here for More...(ShorelineClassicsFM)
Bruce County Human Services Moves to Single Phone Number 05/02/2024 To help provide more integrated services and improve delivery, Bruce County’s Human Services department now has a single phone number.... Regardless of the service you need, human services can now be reached at one number 1-800-265-3022.... Click Here for More...(ShorelineClassicsFM)
Chi-Cheemaun’s Spring Sail Thursday To Start 50th Year 05/01/2024 The MS Chi-Cheemaun is setting off on its sold out spring repositioning cruise Thursday, marking the start of the ferry’s 50th sailing season.... Click Here for More...(97.7theBruce)
Wescast Employees Protest Demanding Severance and Termination Pay 05/01/2024 After being laid off last summer, former Wescast employees held a protest on April 25th voicing their fight in over $10 million in payments owed to workers. On April 1st the temporary layoffs become permanent as it lasted at least 35 weeks over a 52 week period as per the Ontario labor laws. This termination now entitles them to request severance and termination pay but when employees tried to get these funds the holder of the groups policy told them their benefits could only be issued once their employment was legally terminated.... Click Here for More...(ShorelineClassicsFM)
Bruce County Hazardous Waste Collection in Southampton 04/30/2024 Bruce County is holding a hazardous waste collection event this weekend. Running on May 4th in Southampton, the collection will take place at the Southampton Works Yard on Peel Street. Items accepted for the event include paints and stains, propane tanks, used oil, batteries, antifreeze, oil filters, household cleaners, fertilizers and pesticides.... Click Here for More...(ShorelineClassicsFM)
Bruce County Road Painting Begins Next Month 04/30/2024 A reminder of roadway line painting will be taking place next month and into June across Bruce County. Line painting will be done in the mid-day, evening and night time hours when weather and conditions are appropriate.... Click Here for More...(ShorelineClassicsFM)
Chesley Emergency Department Closed Monday 04/29/2024 Due to insufficient staffing the emergency department at the Chesley Hospital will be closed today, reopening on Tuesday at 7am.... Click Here for More...(ShorelineClassicsFM)
Food Insecurity A Growing Concern In Grey Bruce: Public Health 04/29/2024 Grey Bruce Public Health received a report that shows a growing number of people in the region are experiencing food insecurity.... Click Here for More...(97.7theBruce)
Temporary Lane Closure on Paisley Bridge 04/29/2024 There will be a temporary lane closure this week as work continues on the Paisley Bridge. Running until May 3rd the final restoration work on the bridge will be taking place with the bridge still open for vehicles and pedestrian use during the temporary lane closure. During the course of the work drivers should expect some delays this week.... Click Here for More...(ShorelineClassicsFM)
Kincardine Award Tiverton Splash Pad Project 04/26/2024 The Municipality of Kincardine has awarded Diamond Head Sprinklers Inc with the contract for the new splash pad in Tiverton. Council gave the green light for the tender on Wednesday to the amount of $274,950 plus HST.... Click Here for More...(ShorelineClassicsFM)
South Bruce OPP Say $260,000 Lost To Scams Recently 04/26/2024 South Bruce OPP say they have seen an unfortunate rise in fraud reports in the five municipalities they patrol. OPP say, since the 1st of January 2024, South Bruce OPP have received 74 fraud related reports, amounting to over $260,000 in lost funds. The say scams that are becoming increasingly prevalent involve providing gift card numbers, cryptocurrency investment scams, and electronic transactions through online marketplaces and buy & sell social groups.... Click Here for More...(97.7theBruce)
Inpatient Beds Being Moved to Kincardine and Walkerton 04/25/2024 The South Bruce Grey Health Centre is taking action to address the need for health care needs in the community and provide better service during a time urgent and emergent care needs. As of June 3rd, 10 inpatient beds will be relocated to hospitals in Kincardine and Walkerton from Durham to provide patients in need of care with more consistent, safe and high quality care. Nursing staff will continue to work on site for urgent care daily from 7am-5pm.... Click Here for More...(ShorelineClassicsFM)
South Bruce Deep Geological Repository Referendum To Be Held In October 04/25/2024 South Bruce has set the date for its referendum on a proposed deep geological repository (DGR) to store Canada’s used nuclear fuel. Advance voting will start on Oct. 21, allowing voters a week to cast a ballot in the lead-up to referendum day, Monday, Oct. 28. The bylaw passed by council also confirms the question eligible voters in South Bruce will be asked: “Are you in favour of the Municipality of South Bruce declaring South Bruce to be a willing host for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s proposed deep geological repository?”... Click Here for More...(97.7theBruce)
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