Thurs Aug 22: News Headlines & Weekend Events

Plus: An update from Grey County on the shared services issue all nine lower-tier municipalities were called together to discuss on August 8

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The August 20th book launch for ‘Aging in Place: Exploring Options in Grey and Bruce’ was standing-room-only; 18 of the 27 contributors attended to share their stories. Photo credit: Maryann Thomas

Today's top story is a warning from Grey Bruce Public Health after an American crow submitted to the Canadian Wildlife Health Co-operative for testing tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) earlier this month.

This is the first bird to test positive for WNV in Grey-Bruce in 2024. As of Aug. 17, six Ontario residents have tested positive for WNV – none of those in Grey or Bruce counties.

Most people with WNV experience no symptoms. However, those over 50, immunocompromised, or with chronic health conditions are at risk for serious health effects.

While the risk to humans of acquiring the virus in Grey-Bruce remains low, the health unit says this serves as a reminder of the importance of preventing mosquito bites.

Read more:

Public Notices

• Public Notice of Rescheduling of September Meeting of the Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee (City of Owen Sound)

• Upcoming Lane Closures on Bruce Road 7 and Grey-Bruce Line (Bruce County)

• Rockwood Terrace COVID-19 Outbreak Declared - 2nd Floor (Grey County)

Full subscribers - read on for news stories, including the Mayor of Owen Sound’s comments on homelessness discussion at the AMO conference, where Grey County is looking to consolidate lower-tier municipal services, a warning from OPP after two drivers were charged for not securing babies in car seats, and more.

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