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Meaford, cottagers resolving waterfront property ambiguity

ByOwen Sound Sun Times

The postscript to a pandora’s box-like tale in Meaford is nearing its final chapter. Years ago, cottagers at the north end of Georgian Beach Road engaged in a decade-long waterfront property dispute with the municipality, which ended up costing Meaford taxpayers over $1.6 million in court costs and legal fees. And it all started in […]

Coastal Concerns: Communities lack skilled staff and funding to tackle erosion and flooding

ByGreat Lakes Now

Erosion, flooding and high water levels are some of the most concerning issues across the Great Lakes region, according to a recent survey.

But communities lack the funding, knowledgeable staff and support from government agencies to face these issues.

Water levels in the Great Lakes basin change naturally with recurring high and low water levels.

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COVID: no new cases reported in Grey-Bruce Thursday

ByOwen Sound Sun Times

For the second time this week, the Grey Bruce Health Unit reported no new COVID-19 cases. Without any new cases to add to the data on Thursday, there are now 22 confirmed active cases in Grey-Bruce and 37 high-risk contacts being followed by the health unit. As of just before midnight Wednesday, there were three […]

Staffing shortage forces two London elementary schools to close

ByThe London Free Press

For the first time in two months, the Thames Valley District school board is closing schools because of a shortage of staff. The board said Thursday that Lambeth elementary school and Sir Isaac Brock elementary school in south London will be closed Friday and students will shift to remote learning. The board cites “operational concerns […]