It is that time of year again! Grey Bruce has had approximately 50 cases of laboratory confirmed influenza since the start of the year, most over the past 2 weeks. As well, reports of other respiratory illnesses are circulating in the region.
Public Health would like to remind everyone there are several things that can be done to protect yourself and others from respiratory illnesses:
· Get the flu shot – it is still available at many pharmacies throughout the region.
· Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitizer. The influenza virus can survive on unwashed hands for 5 minutes, on tissues or clothing for 8-10 hours and on hard surfaces such as...
Over the past 24 hours inclement weather has led to slick roads, reduced visibility and less than optimal driving conditions. During late afternoon on Monday, February 29th at the intersection of 10th Street at 3rd Avenue West a 3-car collision occurred when a vehicle travelling eastbound on 10th Street attempted a left turn onto northbound 3rd Avenue West. The turning vehicle was unable to clear the intersection in time and was struck, also coming into contact with a 3rd vehicle. There were no obvious injuries; however, some of the involved drivers and passengers later attended hospital to ensure their well-being.
Vehicles turning left in front of approaching traffic must be able to clear the intersection without causing a
The largest Job Fair in Grey County will be held on Thursday, March 3. This is hosted in partnership by the City of Owen Sound Economic Development, Grey County Economic Development, and the YMCA Employment
Services.
Over 50 employers from across Grey County will be in attendance offering permanent, seasonal, and student positions in a variety of fields. Employers attending include:
Owen Sound Ledgerock
here Harold Sutherland Construction
Grey Bruce Health Services
Caframo
Blue Mountain Resort...
Reduced load restrictions will take effect on some Grey County Roads beginning Tuesday, March 1, 2016 and will remain in effect until further notice. A detailed map can be found on Grey.ca. The load restriction is 5 tonnes per axel.
Why apply load restrictions? Roads are most vulnerable to heavy vehicle damage in the early-spring as the frost leaves the ground. Load restrictions help minimize damage and typically last from March 1 to mid-May depending on weather and road conditions.
For more information, contact the Grey County Transportation Department at [email protected] or by phone at 1-800-567-4739.
A study confirms air quality measured at the Tiverton air monitoring station reflects the larger picture of air quality across Grey Bruce.
The Grey Bruce Health Unit and the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (Ministry) conducted a study looking at ambient air quality in Grey Bruce. In a four-month period in the summer of 2015, a mobile air quality monitoring unit, called an Airpointer (see photo), was set up in three locations ...
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