Category Archives: Port Elgin News
Local Businesses Donate $10,000 To Saugeen First Nation Food Bank
The Saugeen First Nation Food Bank is getting a nice boost from some local businesses. Top Shelf has donated $5,000 and Roote's Gas Bar has donated $5,000. The combined total of $10,000 thousand dolla...
Dec 19, 2024 Cheque presentation
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Green Candidate Prioritizes Farmland
Joel Loughead says protecting farmland is one of his priorities as the recently nominated candidate of the Green Party for the Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound riding. The Grey Highlands councillor won the nomin...
Dec 19, 2024 Joel Loughead (Photo from Grey Bruce Greens website)
Bluewater School Board Director Of Education Announces Retirement
The director of education for the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is retiring from her role. Lori Wilder made the announcement during a regular board meeting on Dec. 17 after a nearly 40-year ...
Dec 19, 2024 Lori Wilder (Image from BWDSB website)
Three UK Citizens Charged In Sharif Rahman Death
Owen Sound Police and OPP have provided further information about arrests in relation to their investigation into the homicide of Sharif Rahman. The investigation started when 44 year old Sharif Rahma...
Dec 18, 2024 Sharif Rahman, 44, died from his injuries sustained in an assault outside The Curry House. (Facebook photo)
Homicide Investigation In Hanover, Arrest Made In Owen Sound
A homicide investigation is underway in Hanover. Hanover Police responded to what is being called "an incident" at a residence on 5th Street in Hanover just before 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. Police offic...
Dec 18, 2024 Hanover Police Logo
Police To Provide Update In Sharif Rahman Homicide Investigation
Owen Sound Police and the OPP will be providing an update in the Sharif Rahman homicide investigation this afternoon. Owen Sound Police Chief Craig Ambrose and OPP Detective Inspector Jane Conway will...
Dec 18, 2024 Sharif Rahman, 44, died from his injuries sustained in an assault outside The Curry House. (Facebook photo)
Bruce Power, Supplier Partners Support Organizations With $320K Holiday Donation
Local organizations across the region are receiving support from Bruce Power and it supplier partners with $320,000 in donations. The energy company says over the holiday season, it has partnered with...
Dec 18, 2024
South Bruce OPP Thank Community For Toy Drive Support
South Bruce OPP say their stuff a cruiser holiday toy drive was a success. They say this past Saturday, they held a toy drive at the Canadian Tire in Kincardine. OPP say they received overwhelming sup...
Dec 17, 2024 Image from OPP
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Warns Of High Water Levels
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) is advising of high water levels following the recent warm weather. An SVCA statement says as a result of the warm front and the up to 20 millimetres o...
Dec 17, 2024 Nomadsoul1 / Depositphotos.com
100 Women Grey Bruce Donate $29,000 To Wiarton Salvation Army
A group of women dedicated to supporting charities in Grey Bruce has stepped up with a $29,000 dollar donation for the Salvation Army in Wiarton. Roni Delleman, Community and Family Services Manager a...
Dec 17, 2024