Author Archives: Matt Hermiz
Covid: 21 New Cases, 10 Resolved In Grey Bruce
The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported 21 new Covid cases and 10 resolved ones on Sunday. According to Public Health, 11 people from Saugeen First Nation, two from Owen Sound, two from West Grey, two peo...
Jun 28, 2021 Auditor General
Saugeen Ojibway Nation Chiefs Acknowledge South Bruce Peninsula Decision To Cancel Canada Day Fireworks
The Chiefs of Saugeen Ojibway Nation are expressing appreciation about the decision by the Town of South Bruce Peninsula to forego its Canada Day fireworks this year, in light of the recent discoverie...
Jun 25, 2021
Owen Sound Mayor Affirms City Is Moving Ahead With Canada Day Celebration
Owen Sound Mayor Ian Boddy affirms the city is moving ahead with its Canada Day fireworks and virtual celebration on July 1, but plans to use it to raise awareness and education towards truth and reco...
Jun 25, 2021 Shannon / CC
Owen Sound Police Release Video Of Rainbow Crosswalk Vandalism, Seek Tips To Identify Two Suspects
Owen Sound Police are looking for help in identifying two suspects in the recent vandalism of the rainbow crosswalk on 8th Street East, and have released video surveillance footage of the incident. Th...
Jun 25, 2021 Two suspects Owen Sound Police are trying to identify in vandalism of rainbow crosswalk during the early morning hours of June 20. (supplied images)
City Details Plans For Canada Day Fireworks, Virtual Event In Owen Sound
More details about Owen Sound's Canada Day fireworks and virtual festivities have been released by the city. Fireworks will light up the sky at 10 p.m. on July 1 and there are several viewing areas be...
Jun 25, 2021 Steren Giannini / CC
Covid: 15 New Cases In Grey Bruce
The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported 15 new Covid cases on Thursday. According to Public Health, six people from Meaford, four from Owen Sound, two people from South Bruce Peninsula, and residents of W...
Jun 25, 2021
South Bruce Peninsula Cancels Canada Day Fireworks In Response To Residential School Discoveries
South Bruce Peninsula has called off its Canada Day fireworks displays in Wiarton and Sauble Beach. A statement signed by the town's Mayor Janice Jackson says this is being done in light of the horrif...
Jun 25, 2021
Owen Sound Police Ticket Man For Violating Covid Isolation Direction
Owen Sound Police say a 26-year-old man was fined $880 for allegedly violating an order to isolate after a positive Covid test. City Police say a male from Owen Sound was found to be outside his resid...
Jun 24, 2021 The logo of the Owen Sound Police Service.
Covid: 15 New Cases, 10 Resolved In Grey Bruce
The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported 15 new Covid cases, and 10 resolved ones on Wednesday. According to Public Health, eight people from Owen Sound, two from Hanover, and residents of West Grey, Meafo...
Jun 24, 2021 Auditor General
Mile Drive Trail Paving Job Complete
A popular walking trail at Harrison Park in Owen Sound now has a fresh coat of asphalt on it. Surface improvements for a portion of the Mile Drive Trail -- which runs through a forested area along the...
Jun 23, 2021 (City of Owen Sound Twitter photo)