Janice MacKay

Janice MacKay graduated from Journalism at Humber College in Toronto. Janice was raised in Kincardine. She and her husband Steve live just outside of Wingham. They have two sons. Email her at jmackay@blackburnradio.com.

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Weapons charges laid by Huron OPP

Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with a variety of criminal offences after police responded to a disturb the peace call in Goderich earlier in March.

Grey Bruce Health Unit confirms community transmission in latest COVID-19 case

The Health Unit has not released any information on the exact location of the local coronavirus cases.

Hanover declares state of emergency

Mayor Sue Paterson has officially declared a state of emergency in and for the Town of Hanover in response to COVID-19.

COVID-19 causing Midwestern Ontario municipalities to make major changes

The COVID-19 pandemic is resulting in many changes in the 36 municipalities across Midwestern Ontario as local governments try to cut off opportunities for people to spread the virus.

Protective equipment for Perth County needed

Perth County and the City of Stratford are asking the public for help sourcing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Georgian Bluffs declares state of emergency

At 11:17 a.m., March 27, 2020, Mayor Dwight Burley, declared an emergency in the Township of Georgian Bluffs to assist in the containment of COVID-19.

Grey Sauble Conservation Authority closes all properties and trails

The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority says crowds of visitors and illegal park entry have forced a decision to close all properties and trails to all visitors, including membership pass holders as well as day-use visitors.

Arson investigation underway after Clinton house fire

An arson investigation is underway in Clinton following an early morning fire that has destroyed a family home.

Seven cases of COVID-19 in Grey Bruce

The Grey Bruce Public Health Unit reports one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the area in the past 24 hours in Grey Bruce.

Georgian College offers critical supplies in crisis

Georgian College is answering the call from health-care partners by donating critical supplies and using the skills of their Research and Innovation team to manufacture temporary face shields.