Friday, August 12, 2022

News

Public Health Holding Monkeypox Vaccine Clinics

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The Grey Bruce Health Unit will be vaccinating eligible individuals against monkeypox during by-appointment clinics, set to begin this week. While the risk of acquiring monkeypox in Grey-Bruce remains very low, Public Health is closely monitoring the multi-country outbreak and employing efforts – such as scheduled vaccination clinics – to help prevent the virus’s spread. “Imvamune, a Health Canada-approved, third-generation vaccine, is a safe and highly effective way to protect people from monkeypox. Public Health is pleased to be holding clinics...
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Summer Concerts Support Meaford Public Library

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The Friends of the Meaford Library’s Summer Music Concert series is in full swing! Every Sunday, enjoy live music at the Rotary Harbour Pavilion. Admission is always by donation; don’t forget to bring your lawn chair. All proceeds go towards supporting the Meaford Public Library. While artists perform on a volunteer basis, the FOML organization is now offering an honorarium to support the rising cost of fuel, among other expenses. The Meaford Culture Foundation has provided $2,500 to make this...
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Editorial

Half of Us Don’t Vote in Municipal Elections

Stephen Vance, Editor -
Federal, provincial, or municipal, with every election comes the inevitable discussions of those who vote, and those who don't. Often such conversations devolve into...
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Community News

Public Health Reminding Residents To Protect Themselves From Rabies

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The Grey Bruce Health Unit is urging residents to take precautions against potential rabies exposure, such as by not feeding or handling wildlife, not...
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Community News

Grey Bruce Health Unit Issues Overdose Alert

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Six drug overdoses over the course of just four days have prompted the Grey Bruce Health Unit to issue an Opioid Alert to system...
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Community News

Mourning the Death of a Municipal Staff Member

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Staff of the Municipality of Meaford are mourning the sudden passing of fellow staff member, Nicolas Burt. “It is with the utmost sadness that staff...
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Council News

Council Briefed on Potential Benefits to Municipality Should Pumped Storage Facility Move Forward

Stephen Vance -
In the final meeting before their August summer break, members of council were presented with a report from staff outlining some of the potential...
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Community News

Home Horizon Brought Little Artists And Local Professional Artists Together For 13th Annual Bowls For Beds Fundraiser

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Bowls for Beds (and Bids!) was an amazing event and fundraiser, according to organizers. “We hosted two events: the sale of beautiful handmade pottery bowls...
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Athletics

Local Runner Helps Break National Track Record

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On Monday, August 1, local grade 11 runner Kara Tichbourne was part of the record breaking team that shattered the national distance medley relay...
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Crimes & Misdemeanors

Road Fatalities, Thousands Of Charges Laid Over Long Weekend

OPP Media Release -
Across the province, The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to five road fatalities over the Civic Holiday long weekend, while working around the clock...
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Community News

Purple Hollow Flower Farm Began With a Blank Slate & a Big Idea

Sorche Paterson -
Running a flower farm takes hard work, initiative, a willingness to learn, and most of all, passion. Emily Veldman has all these qualities as...
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Editorial

Gathering Information on Candidates in Preparation for Our Municipal Election Guide Issue

Stephen Vance, Editor -
For each municipal election, this newspaper publishes a special election guide edition that features full bios, photos, and other information related to the candidates...
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