Author Archives: Matt Hermiz
Bognor Hall Community Centre To Undergo Rehabilitation Early Next Year
Bognor Hall is set to undergo renovations in the new year after Meaford council awarded a contract for a revamp of the facility. Meaford councillors resolved at their meeting Monday to approve a $216,...
Nov 17, 2020 Bognor Hall Community Centre. (Municipality of Meaford photo)
Owen Sound Budgets For Three New Playgrounds In 2021
The city is planning to replace two playgrounds in Owen Sound next year and to build a new one. The 2021 draft capital budget presented to city council on Friday includes spending on playground replac...
Nov 17, 2020 The playground at Duncan McLellan Park in Owen Sound. (photo via City of Owen Sound council files)
Harrison Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts To Be Refreshed Next Year
The tennis/pickleball courts at Harrison Park in Owen Sound are getting revamped next year. The 2021 draft capital budget presented to council last week includes $30,000 for courts resurfacing. Accord...
Nov 16, 2020 The tennis courts at Harrison Park in Owen Sound. (photo via City of Owen Sound council files)
$12.9-Million Capital Spending Plan For Owen Sound In 2021
Owen Sound's 2021 budget approval process is underway as council reviewed a proposed 12.9-million capital program at a special meeting Friday. More than $8.6-million is allocated for roads and roads r...
Nov 14, 2020
Covid: Five New Cases In Grey Bruce Friday
The Grey Bruce Health Unit confirmed five new Covid cases in the region Friday. According to Public Health, two people from Hanover, two from Kincardine and one Brockton resident tested positive. Grey...
Nov 13, 2020
OPP Seek Tips After Extensive Damage Discovered At Meaford & St. Vincent Community Centre
Provincial Police are looking for assistance in identifying suspects after extensive damage was discovered at the Meaford and St. Vincent Community Centre. Grey Bruce OPP say they were dispatched to t...
Nov 13, 2020
Covid: Two New Cases And Two Additional Recoveries In Grey Bruce Thursday
The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported two new Covid cases and two additional recoveries in the region Thursday. According to Public Health, residents of West Grey and Kincardine tested positive. Grey Br...
Nov 12, 2020 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Harrison Park's Mile Drive Trail To Be Paved Later This Month
The Mile Drive Trail at Harrison Park in Owen Sound will be getting paved at the end of this month. Owen Sound's Manager of Parks and Open Spaces Adam Parsons says some preparatory work will be comple...
Nov 12, 2020 The Mile Drive Trail at Harrison Park in Owen Sound. (image from Owen Sound council files)
Fatal Collision In West Grey
A collision between a dirt bike and a tractor in West Grey has claimed the life of a teenage girl from Toronto. West Grey Police, firefighters and Grey County paramedics were called to the incident at...
Nov 10, 2020
City Applies For Grant As Nearly $1-Million In Kelso Beach Park Upgrades Planned
Owen Sound is looking to a federal grant program to help finance improvements at Kelso Beach Park. City council approved a recommendation from the Community Services Committee at a recent meeting to a...
Nov 09, 2020 Owen Sound City Hall. (file photo)