Mon June 15: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News
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Four weeks into the Family Health Team strike, Dr. Bruce Stanners, who referred patients to the team daily, has taken the case straight to Health Minister Sylvia Jones.
In the letter below, he relays what some striking members have told him, including that they aren't sure they'll go back. Read it in full:
Restore Health Care to an Acceptable Level, Minister Jones — A Doctor's Letter
"I want to express my personal and professional gratitude to the members of the FHT who I have worked with and who unfortunately are currently on strike. The have not been paid now for 3 weeks and in talking to several of the individuals, they are finding it difficult to consider resuming to work with the FHT when similar positions in the hospital for example, pay much better in salaries and benefits."
Public Notice
The Municipality of Meaford is asking residents to conserve water following a power outage at the water treatment plant just after 5:10 a.m. on Sunday, June 14.
Georgian Bluffs is grading gravel roads and applying calcium chloride dust suppressant across the Township over the next two weeks.
Closed for repairs: Concession 2 Bridge in Chatsworth Township located at fire number 395953 Conc 2, starting June 22, 2026 through to October 30, 2026. No through access.
There is road construction work planned for Bruce Road 19 from June 15 to 25, 2026.
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Today’s edition includes a report on the financial impact of the most recent City of Owen Sound fire arbitration, increased bear sightings this season, one local police force’s success with a “Wanted” program, a look at community events held this weekend, and a lot more.
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