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Children under the age of 5 should always be wearing a lifejacket or PFD when in or near the water.

If your child is not a strong swimmer, or is under the age of 5, they should always be wearing a lifejacket or PFD when in or near the water. Make sure the lifejacket/PFD is for the appropriate weight, and always do up all buckles and straps. If your child is not a strong swimmer, or is under the age of 5, they should always be wearing a lifejacket or PFD when in or near the water. Make sure the lifejacket/PFD is for the appropriate weight, and always do up all buckles and straps.

For more information, please visit Drowning Prevntion: Lifejackets & Personal Floatation Devices (PDFs)

“Going swimming? If you can't see your feet waist deep, stay out! Cloudy water can mean that bacterial levels may be higher.

For more information about recreational water safety in Grey and Bruce counties, please visit the Grey Bruce Health Unit's Recreational Water webpage.

Gently used life jackets can be donated at the Thornbury Harbour Office from July 15 to August 15, 2019

The Canadian Power Squadron has collaborated with the Canadian Safe Boating Council and Canadian Rangers Foundation (Canada’s paramilitary northern native patrol program) to collect gently used life jackets that will be sent to the indigenous communities in Northern Canada.

Life jackets and education are needed in First Nation communities in Northern Canada where the supply is limited and cost of buying a life jacket is prohibitive. Life jackets, when they are available in isolated Northern communities, can cost in excess of $100 each, making them beyond the financial resources of most families. The drowning death rate in the northern regions continues to be significantly higher than anywhere else in Canada, at nearly seven times the national average.

Once collected, life jackets will be distributed with the expertise of volunteer Canadian Rangers. During distribution, educational programs covering life jackets, cold water, reboarding and the need for a trip plan will be taught by Rangers in remote and isolated communities.

If you would like to donate a new or gently used life jacket, you can do so at the Thornbury Harbour Office (41 Bruce Street North, Thornbury) between July 15 and August 15.  Thornbury Harbour summer hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. seven days a week. 

Four Positions Available on the Planning Team for the 2019 Run for The Cure in The Blue Mountains

The Canadian Cancer Society is looking to recruit volunteers to join the planning team for the 2019 Run For The Cure in the Blue Mountains that is set to take place on Sunday, October 6, 2019.

Positions are currently available for: Community Outreach, Local Sponsorship, Committee Liasion and Run Day Experience Lead.

For more information, please review the attached position details or contact:

Amanda Delgado

705-726-8032

amanda.delgado@ontario.cancer.ca

• Cancer Society Volunteer Positions (742 KB)

Grey County's 2019 Rural Guide is now available. The guide includes information regarding the following:

• Frequently used OMAFRA Contacts
• Frequently used Government Contacts
• Rural Organizations in Grey County
• Women's Institutes
• Agricultural Societies
• Conservation Authorities
• Horticultural Societies
• Farmers' Markets
• Municipal Contacts
• Elected Officials
• Media Contacts

Grey County 2019 Rural Guide