Tues Nov 7: YMCA Moving Staff Into Former Sun Times Building; Opinion: Local Vet Shortage

Plus: OPP lay charges in recent RIDE checks; County of Grey looking to reduce proposed 12+% tax increase; new Living Wage figures released.

Local pet parents went into a tailspin November 1st as the last remaining area clinics offering on-call after-hours emergency care gave notice it ends November 15.

Now, pets must be transported to Guelph, Barrie, or Toronto if an after-hours telemedicine consult determines they need urgent care before regular business hours.

Immediately, there was speculation about this being the result of corporate takeovers or a revenue-motivated move.

In this piece, we look deeper at what pet parents – and our local veterinary professionals – are up against, and what we can collectively do about it.

Now, on to other news headlines and upcoming events…