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Markdale East Gets New Sandboxes!
Markdale East Kids & Us recently added beautiful covered sandboxes to their playgrounds, thanks to some kind and awesome people. Kids & Us is very appreciative of the time and efforts donated by staff members Becky O’Neil and Angelina Bonin and their spouses Dean Stevens and Trevor Mitchell, all pictured in the right photos.
Centre Grey Building and Supply and Aaron Zaitz (Pictured with Becky O’Neil in the right photo) generously donated the materials to build the fantastic sandboxes pictured. Children will be able to enjoy hours of sand play while protected from the hot summer sun.
We are so fortunate to be part of the Markdale Community. The kindness and generosity shown to the childcare will not be forgotten!
Survey – Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership
On behalf of the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership and Community Engaged Scholarship Institute at the University of Guelph and the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership, you are invited to complete a survey on the experiences of immigrants and newcomers living, working, or studying in the Grey-Bruce Region.
The Grey-Bruce Immigrant Survey 2026 is for immigrants, refugees, claimants, international students, temporary workers and their families to share their experiences of living, working or studying in Grey-Bruce Region. This survey seeks to hear directly from immigrants about their experiences, struggles, the diverse strengths they bring and contribute, as well as their suggestions for how to improve settlement and integration in Grey-Bruce Region.
The survey will be open from March 9, 2026 to April 24, 2026. Participants will be eligible to win a $50 gift card (10 will be chosen through a raffle)
If you have questions or are not able to fill out this survey online and want to respond by phone, email or on paper, contact Kendra Schnarr (Research Project Assistant, Community Engaged Scholarship Institute) at cesi@uoguelph.ca or call 519-824-4120 ext. 56763.
Durham Kids & Us is hiring!
Do you enjoy rewarding work? Do you enjoy the company of children? Would you like to make a difference in Early Learning? Kids & Us is hiring for a current permanent position at our Durham, West Grey location. RECE or Equivalent* preferred but not required. This is a part time position (split shifts) with full time pay, working with children of all abilities.
The successful individual is preferred to have an RECE or equivalent* designation and be committed to implementing and supporting early learning programs.
*The Ministry of Education recognizes Rec and Leisure and CYW diplomas as equivalent. Additionally students in these programs having completed at least one semester would also be considered equivalent.*
Qualifications;
- RECE or equivalent preferred
- Child Care experience an asset
- WHMIS, First Aid and CPR required
- Current Criminal Reference Check
We offer;
- Competitive wages with full time pay for part time work! ($21.96-$25.35/hour)
- Excellent Benefit Package
- Competitive mileage rates for work related travel
- Provincial Wage Subsidies for eligible candidates
Position to start as mutually agreed upon. Kids & Us is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation.
Bruce County Resources:
Grey County Resources:
Fee Subsidy Information
Contact your local website to apply.
