LOCAL NEWS

Adoption of the week: meet Scruff

24-Mar-2020

SPONSORED CONTENT — Scruff aka Bobsie (Bobcat) This young (approx one year-old) female has just been spayed and updated on vaccinations.

West Grey declares a state of emergency

24-Mar-2020

"West Grey is joining with several other municipalities to declare a state of emergency to signal the seriousness of this pandemic and the importance of proactive measures."

Ontario government releases list of essential workplaces

24-Mar-2020

As of midnight, Tuesday, March 24, by order of the Premier, non-essential workplaces in Ontario must close.

Ontario orders the mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces to fight spread of COVID-19

23-Mar-2020

To further contain the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario Government will order the mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces effective as of Tuesday, March 24 at 11:59 pm.

Provincial funding for social services relief announced

23-Mar-2020

On Monday, March 23, the government of Ontario announced that $200M in social services relief funding will be provided to protect the health and safety of the provinces most vulnerable people, including those who live in poverty, are homeless or unemployed.

Elementary School Teachers reach tentative agreements at central bargaining tables

23-Mar-2020

The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has reached tentative central agreements with the Government of Ontario, the Ontario Public School Boards' Association and the Council of Trustees' Associations.

Legislation passes to protect the jobs of quarantined employees, help keep store shelves stocked and give more flexibility to municipal councils

19-Mar-2020

Today, the Ontario government took unprecedented action to respond to COVID-19 by convening an emergency sitting of the legislature and passing two pieces of legislation.