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West Grey mayor apologizes, issues rural health-care warning

West Grey Mayor Kevin Eccles told Grey County council Thursday that he has apologized for telling the CEO and president of South Bruce Grey Health Centre “to keep her hands off the Durham hospital and I’ll promise to keep my hands off of your throat.”  Hospital board chair Jim Bagshaw sent a letter addressed to […]

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Food insecurity a serious and growing public health issue

Food insecurity is a reality for almost one in five Grey-Bruce households, according to information collected by Grey Bruce Public He alth. Jason Weppler, a program manager with GBPH, made … Continue reading Food insecurity a serious and growing public health issue →

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Save the Durham Hospital rally revs up resolve among community members

The residents who jammed themselves into the Durham Community Centre hall Tuesday night for a rally to save the Durham hospital hope their actions are more of a battle cry than a death rattle. Several hundred residents joined a standing-room-only crowd and listened as speakers organized by the upstart Save the Durham Hospital committee railed […]

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Crime is not an urban or rural problem, it is everyone’s problem

It could be a very long, frustrating summer, if current police reports are any indication. There is a growing problem with rural properties being hit by thieves taking everything from … Continue reading Crime is not an urban or rural problem, it is everyone’s problem →

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‘Mourn for the dead, fight for the living’ – Grey Bruce Labour Council holds three Day of Mourning events

The Grey Bruce Labour Council marked April 28 – National Day of Mourning – with three events: ceremonies on April 26 at Heritage Square in Hanover, April 28 at the … Continue reading ‘Mourn for the dead, fight for the living’ – Grey Bruce Labour Council holds three Day of Mourning events →

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Downtown Kincardine property owner appeals development charges

Kincardine council has agreed to foot the bill for an error in issuing a building permit for a local downtown business owner, after hearing all sides at an April 24 … Continue reading Downtown Kincardine property owner appeals development charges →

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