Author Archives: Matt Hermiz
New "Smilezone" Unveiled At Owen Sound Hospital
There's a new space to help kids feel more comfortable at the Owen Sound Regional Hospital. A new "smilezone" was unveiled at the hospital Tuesday morning, an area that features colourful paint, new f...
Sep 12, 2023 A gathering was held Tuesday, Sept 12, 2023 at the Owen Sound Hospital to mark the official opening of a new smilezone. In attendance from left to right, Rebecca Cummings, Chief Operating Office Brightshores Health System, Alysa Shewfelt, from the Heersink Family Foundation, Scott Bachly, Smilezone Co-Founder and Co-Chair Board of Directors, Dr. Shani Cato, Chief of Pediatrics Brightshores Health System, Pat Morris, Smilezone Board Member, Ethan Burroughs, Owen Sound Attack, Joan Waechter, Smilezone Board Member (Nathan Shubert/Bayshore Broadcasting)
Progress On Redevelopment Proposal For Old County Courthouse & Jail In Owen Sound
There's some progress on a proposal to redevelop the old Grey County courthouse and jail in Owen Sound. City council approved a recommendation at Monday's meeting to direct staff to continue processin...
Sep 12, 2023 Rendering of front of event venue redevelopment of former Grey County courthouse. (image from developer presentation, Sept. 11, 2023)
Morning News - Tuesday, September 12
Sep 12, 2023 Incase / CC
Saugeen Golf Club To Host 2024 Canadian Senior Men's Amateur Championship
Some of Canada's best senior golfers are going to be competing in Saugeen Shores next year. Saugeen Golf Club has been announced as the host of the Canadian Senior Men's Amateur Championship in Septem...
Sep 12, 2023 Brad Young, general manager of Saugeen Golf Club, making announcement on Sept. 11, 2023.
Morning News - Monday, September 11
Sep 11, 2023 Incase / CC
S.S. Norisle To Be Scrapped
An historic ship that once sailed the Tobermory to Manitoulin Island ferry route is going to be scrapped. Township of Assiginack council voted at a recent meeting to accept a proposal from Marine Recy...
Sep 08, 2023 The S.S. Norisle. (submitted image)
Morning News - Friday, September 8
Sep 08, 2023 Incase / CC
Owen Sound Clean Energy Technology Company To Expand Production Capacity
An Owen Sound-based clean energy technology company plans to expand its production capacity after receiving a multi-million dollar loan through FedDev Ontario. The federal minister of economic develop...
Sep 07, 2023 Hydrogen Optimized president and CEO Andrew T.B. Stuart, left, alongside Minister responsible for economic development in southern Ontario Filomena Tassi, centre, and Owen Sound Mayor Ian Boddy, right, on Sept. 7, 2023. (supplied photo)
Morning News - Thursday, September 7
Sep 07, 2023 Incase / CC
Georgian Bluffs To Consider Dark Sky Preservation Motion
A Georgian Bluffs councillor wants the township to look into dark sky preservation policies. A motion from Coun. Tobin Day will be discussed at Georgian Bluffs' committee of the whole meeting Wednesda...
Sep 06, 2023 John Brighenti / CC