Evening News - Monday, May 6
May 06, 2024
New Ball Hockey Fundraiser Gathers Large Crowd In Owen Sound
Over 200 ball hockey players gathered in downtown Owen Sound over the weekend for a fundraising event. Brightshores Hospital Foundation CEO Amy McKinnon says the event on Saturday drew a large crowd for the event in support of the local hospital. "We were super excited to bring a celebration of ball hockey tournam...
May 06, 2024
Road Closure Due To Collision On Bruce Peninsula
Grey Bruce OPP are on the scene of a collision at Lindsay Road 5 and Highway 6 on the Bruce Peninsula north of Lion's Head. The road is closed between Highway 6 & Cherry Hill Road. A passerby says it appears to be a cement truck that has rolled. Police haven't provided further details. Thank you to @CountyofBruce #...
May 06, 2024
Fentanyl Overdose In Hanover Results In Charges
Hanover Police say a man is facing drug charges after a woman overdosed. Police say on May 2 at 3:20 p.m., officers responded to several reports of a disturbance in the 200 block of 7th Avenue involving several people. An investigation found the disturbance came from an earlier incident where a man gave a female acquai...
May 06, 2024
Alpha Street Closure Commences For Construction Project
A stretch of Alpha Street in Owen Sound is closing Monday morning as a major construction project gets underway. City staff advise Alpha Street between 6th and 9th Avenues West is closed as of 6 a.m. today and won't reopen until construction is completed, which is expected to be in December. The $5.25-million job inclu...
May 06, 2024
Sydenham Sportsmen's Association Releases Around 33,000 Rainbow Trout
The Sydenham Sportsmen's Association released around 33,000 rainbow trout from its hatchery over the weekend. Fish Hatchery Manager Mike Prevost and volunteers gathered at the hatchery on Creamery Hill Saturday morning to transport the one-year-old fish and release them into the Sydenham River at Harrison Park. He says...
May 06, 2024
Morning News - Monday, May 6
May 06, 2024
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Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group Invites Municipalities To Join
The Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group (MMEWG) is reaching out to municipalities across to region offering membership. This comes in response to the Independent Electricity System Operator issuing a request for proposal for an additional 5,000 megawatts of capacity in battery energy storage systems. This is expected ...
May 06, 2024
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Hanover Man Armed With Axe Faces Charges
Hanover Police say a man armed with an axe involved in a break and enter is facing charges. Police say on May 2 shortly after 10 a.m., officers responded to a break and enter in progress at an apartment in the 600 block of 8th Avenue. Police had responded within minutes and found the suspect at the scene. He was taken ...
May 05, 2024
Daily News - Sunday, May 5
May 05, 2024
Playtime Hanover Casino To Host 3rd Annual Act For Change Barbecue To Raise Funds For CMHA
The Playtime Casino in Hanover is going to be kicking off Mental Health Awareness Week with a fundraising barbecue. On Monday, May 6, the third annual #ActForChange 2024 barbecue event will be held at the Playtime Casino, no matter the weather. Gateway Gives Champion Jennifer Sanderson says that the fundraising event i...
May 05, 2024
Region Marks Emergency Preparedness Week
The region is marking Emergency Preparedness Week to help make sure people stay safe. Emergency Preparedness Week runs from from May 5 to the 11, and the theme for this annual national event is Plan for Every Season. The City of Owen Sound says the theme reflects the challenges the province in facing on a seasonal basi...
May 05, 2024
Man Charged After Gichi-name-wiikwedong Bridge Spray Painted
Owen Sound police say an 18-year-old resident is facing mischief charges after the Gichi-name-wiikwedong Bridge was vandalized. Police say on May 4 around 2 a.m., officers responded to a person spray painting graffiti in the area of the inner harbour in downtown Owen Sound. Officers quickly responded to the scene and s...
May 05, 2024
Ceremony For MMIWG In Owen Sound Sunday
A ceremony is planned in Owen Sound to mark the National Day for Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirited people. It's set to be held on Sunday, May 5th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gichi-Name Wiikwedong Reconciliation Garden in Kelso Beach at Nawash Park. There will be a fire and han...
May 05, 2024
Daily News - Saturday, May 4
May 04, 2024
Hike for Hospice-Hanover. Interview with Amy McConachie
The first in a month long sequence of " Hike For Hospice Grey Bruce " events was staged Saturday in Hanover. The day included walking and line dancing inside the P & H Centre, plus a dog walk at Hanover Raceway and a third party fundraising dance with Juanita & The Big Deal at the Hanover Legion. Fred...
May 04, 2024
Bruce County Receives Clean Financial Audit For 2023
Bruce County council heard the results of an audit for 2023. The audit was completed by BDO Canada and showed that the financial statements from last year showed a surplus of $2,719,143. BDO Partner Traci Smith told council that the audit presented was "a very clean audit. There [were] no adjustments that we sugge...
May 04, 2024
MPP Applauds Habitat For Humanity On Completing Vital Repairs For First Nations Families
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers was able to congratulate Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce for the work that's been done for families of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. The recognition follows a Capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation worth $62,800 that was awarded in 2023. The grant allowed Habitat to purcha...
May 04, 2024
Grey Bruce OPP Charge Three Following Assault In Chatsworth
Grey Bruce OPP say three people are facing charges after an assault at a home in Chatsworth. Police say on May 2 at 8:57 a.m., officers responded a report of an assault at a home on John Street. The three suspects left the scene by the time officers arrived and the victim had minor injuries from the assault. About an h...
May 04, 2024
Evening News - Friday, May 2
May 03, 2024