Author Archives: Matt Hermiz
55th Annual Grey Bruce Farmers' Week Goes Virtual
While the traditional public event in Elmwood isn't happening, Grey Bruce Farmers' Week is going ahead this year with a virtual format. The 55th annual Grey Bruce Farmers' Week starts tomorrow, Jan. 5...
Jan 04, 2021 The logo of Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2021 virtual conference and trade show. (submitted)
New Ownership At Meaford Grocery Store
A popular grocery store in Meaford is getting a new look and new owners. After more than 17 years of operating Bill's Valu-Mart on Highway 26, Bill and Barb MacDonald are retiring. "We are truly bless...
Jan 02, 2021 An exterior shot of Bills' Valu-Mart in Meaford. (supplied image)
Covid: 11 New Cases, Nine Recoveries In Grey Bruce Friday
The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported 11 new Covid cases and nine additional recoveries in the region Friday. According to Public Health, three people from Grey Highlands, two from Southgate, and reside...
Jan 02, 2021
Festival Of Northern Lights In Owen Sound Extended Until Jan. 17
Owen Sound's Festival of Northern Lights will be shining on a little bit longer than originally planned this winter. Festival chair Jamie Walpole says the board decided to extend the annual display un...
Dec 31, 2020 A display at the Festival of Northern Lights in Owen Sound in December 2020. (supplied image)
Georgian Bluffs Suspends Garbage Bag Tags During Lockdown
Georgian Bluffs residents are not required to bag tag their garbage to have it collected during the lockdown period. The Township issued a news release saying as a result of the increased Covid-19 con...
Dec 30, 2020 Erich Ferdinand / CC
Colder Temperatures Needed Before Snowmobile Trails Can Start To Open In Grey Bruce
With all the snow that's fallen in Bruce and Grey counties in recent days, snowmobilers may be getting the itch to ride. But, they'll still have to hold off the throttle a bit longer. Ontario Federati...
Dec 29, 2020 Jules Morgan / CC
Covid: Three New Cases, Four Recoveries In Grey Bruce Monday
The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported three new Covid cases and four additional recoveries in the region Monday. According to Public Health, residents of Meaford, South Bruce and Southgate tested positi...
Dec 29, 2020
Parents Thwart Child Abduction At Saugeen First Nation
Provincial Police say a 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a child abduction at Saugeen First Nation yesterday evening. OPP say they were called to a residence on Eagle Street just af...
Dec 24, 2020
Salvation Army, OSHaRE Team Up To Make Annual Christmas Day Dinner A Takeout Affair
Like everything else this year, the annual Salvation Army Christmas Day dinner in Owen Sound is going to be a bit different. Alice Wannan with the Salvation Army says there won't be a traditional gath...
Dec 24, 2020 Logo: Salvation Army
Dufferin County Man Charged With Attempted Murder, Arson In Southgate Fire
A 35-year-old Dufferin County man has been charged with attempted murder and arson in relation to a fire in Southgate earlier this month. Grey Bruce OPP say their officers were called to a suspicious ...
Dec 22, 2020