Weds Feb 21: Grey Bruce OPP Alarmed by Rise in Thefts from Rural Properties

Plus: A tribute to Paulette Peirol, a much-loved member of the Grey-Bruce and Owen Sound communities

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Paulette Lauren Peirol passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family at Chapman House on Monday, February 5th, 2024, at the age of 60.

Paulette was the City of Owen Sound’s Tourism Marketing Coordinator for over a decade. Upon leaving that post, she accepted a position as Community Development Coordinator with the Municipality of Brockton.

Outside of work, Paulette was a devoted mother, a trusted friend to many, and the beloved partner of Steve Furness. As her children wrote in a beautiful and moving obituary on the Woods Funeral Home website, Paulette lived an exceptional life.

Today, we share a tribute written by their father, Michael Den Tandt, who reflects back on her earlier years in journalism, adventure travel, and family life.

Paulette was a vibrant part of the Grey-Bruce community who will surely be missed and remembered fondly by many.

Full subscribers, there’s more for you below, including:

• An appeal from police for video footage after yet another farm property theft, this time in Southgate. Grey Bruce OPP say farm thefts are becoming a weekly occurrence.

• More opposition to TC Energy's proposed hydro-electric pumped storage facility at the 4th Canadian Division Training Centre near Meaford

• Details on a private member’s bill introduced in the House of Commons by MP Alex Ruff

• More information about a rescue after fire trapped a victim in their home at Saugeen First Nation

• An update from OLG on an Owen Sound man’s wait to collect his $500,000 LottoMax win

• Info about the Bayshore Bridal Show, U2 Tribute, Night Ski/Snowshoe, and more happening this weekend

~ Miranda

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