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Hanover hires new Director of Parks, Recreation, and Culture

A new Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture will steer the department in Hanover.

Laura Christen will start her new role May 24th.

She is currently the department’s Programs Supervisor.

She takes over for Sherri Walden after she was named as the town's new Chief Administrative Officer.

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West Grey Mayor Kevin Eccles. (Photo by Kirk Scott)

West Grey Mayor delegates Strong Mayor Powers to Council

In a move to strengthen local democracy, West Grey Mayor Kevin Eccles announced today that he will delegate the strong mayor powers recently granted to him by the province back to the municipality’s elected Council and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) wherever possible.

Ornge air ambulance (BlackburnNews.com file photo)

Workplace injury concerns Grey Bruce Labour Council

Just a day after Canadians observed the National Day of Mourning for workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job, a workplace injury in Mildmay, Ontario has reinforced the ongoing dangers faced by employees across the region.