Long gone are the days of smoke-filled restaurants, bars and workplaces.

The harms of smoking cigarettes and using other commercial tobacco products are well known for their damaging effects on the body –from strokes and heart attacks to COPD and various cancers.

Summer officially begins on June 21.

The days are now longer and nights are warmer.

Almost 13% of Canadians say they’ve used opioid pain relievers within the past year, according to the latest Statistics Canada data.

There is little doubt that Grey Bruce residents have noted higher costs for food in recent months. This trend has put pressure on consumers, retailers, restaurant operators, and more as Canada’s Food Price Report forecasts costs to rise about 5-7% this year.

At long last, summer weather has arrived.

And as the warmer temperatures and sunshine bring more of us outside, it’s important to remember the potential risks of moving around in our natural world, including those posed by the sun’s rays, waterways and mosquitoes.

The Peninsula Family Health Team is a shining example of how to go above and beyond for patients. They've worked hard to ensure every eligible person in Northern Bruce Peninsula who wants the COVID-19 vaccine can get it.