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BANA says digital literacy important as government considers social media ban
2+ week, 2+ day ago (352+ words) As the Canadian government considers a ban on youth on social media the Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA) encourages families and educators to continue the conversation around navigating digital spaces. Executive Director Luciana Rosu-Sieza said she believes the policy is…...
Gateway Centre to host webinar on smartphone impacts on mental health
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (445+ words) Stay informed with our free daily newsletter, powered by Beitz Siding. The Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health is hosting another free webinar to start off next month on smartphones and their effect on mental health. On Tuesday, June…...
More childcare spaces coming to Bruce County
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (13+ words) The province has restored dozens of licensed child care spaces in Bruce County....
Local MPPs announce $1 M in transit funding for parts of Bruce, Huron, and Grey Counties
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (320+ words) Stay informed with our free daily newsletter, powered by Beitz Siding. Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson and Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers jointly announced over $1 million in local transit funding for their ridings this week. Thompson and Vickers released the joint…...
Grandmother-grandson duo write children's book honouring military families
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (414+ words) Sarnia grandmother has'teamed up with her seven-year-old grandson to share their experiences as military family members. Blackburn Media'Sales Representative'and author Catriona Henderson says she and Silas'were inspired to'pen'a children's book when her son David, Silas' dad, left for Latvia with…...
Huron Perth Catholic students explore artificial intelligence
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (329+ words) A major conversation about artificial intelligence is coming to local classrooms, as the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board prepares to host a two-day summit focused on the rapidly evolving technology. Set for April 9-10, the initiative will bring together secondary school…...
Community Living hosts successful fundraising kick-off for Bring Us Home campaign
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (438+ words) Community Living North Perth held a very successful launch to its Bring Us Home campaign at the Listowel Golf Course Thursday night. The event, called The Power of a Place to Call Home, saw nearly 100 attendees come out to support…...
Rising fuel costs driving more people to United Way for support
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (534+ words) The United Way Bruce-Grey says ballooning fuel prices is hitting the region's low-income residents hard, as demand for their utility assistance program has more than tripled. The organization provided $5, 500 in utility support over January and February of last year, while…...
Guelph Owen Sound Transportation service extended
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (357+ words) The Guelph Owen Sound Transportation (GOST) bus service will continue operating through the summer of 2026, following a joint announcement from the City of Owen Sound, Grey County, and Wellington County. The service has been extended until August 31 with continued financial…...
Entrapment risk results in baby gate recall
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (262+ words) A brand of a movable baby gate is the subject of a recall due to the risk of injury to a child. The Vevor Retractable Baby Gate has been recalled, according to Health Canada's official website. "Vevor is recalling this…...