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As a father of one, I sympathize with everyone’s concerns about having children go back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, and with every parent’s concern about ensuring their unwell child receives the test and care they need. I want to let you know that we have been actively engaged with both Public and Catholic School Boards and the private and rural schools throughout Grey and Bruce. For the most up to date information, please visit our website or contact your school to see their plans.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ian Arra, is renewing the Order issued July 17, 2020, ordering all Commercial Establishments in Grey Bruce, to the fullest extent possible that they, for all the following: ensure effective measures are in place to maintain physical distancing of 2 metres amongst all employees and clients; ensure the availability of alcohol-based hand rub at all entrances and exits; and,make the best effort (verbal) to restrict persons from entering the p...

Results from re-sampling that took place on August 31 are now in. They show that the water quality at Little River Beach falls within acceptable levels of bacteria. The posting of the beach is being lifted. Swimmers are reminded that swimming is discouraged after heavy rainfall or when water is cloudy following significant wave action, such as during and after a storm or heavy winds.

August 31 marks overdose awareness day. This day aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. It acknowledges the grief felt by people remembering those who have died or had permanent injury due to overdose.

Beach water sampling has identified higher levels of bacterial contamination at Little River Park in Thornbury. These results are consistent with the high wave action and significant rainfall over the last few days. The levels are in excess of Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards. The Grey Bruce Health Unit advises bathers that high levels of bacteria in recreational water may pose a risk to their health. Bathers are reminded to avoid swimming after heavy rain or in cloudy water.