Category Archives: Port Elgin News
Saginaw Bulk Carrier In Owen Sound Today
There's a new ship in the Owen Sound Harbour. The Saginaw self-discharging bulk carrier is on the west side of the harbour. It was built in 1953 in Wisconsin and is one of just three self-discharging ...
Nov 13, 2024 The Saginaw in Owen Sound Nov 14 2024. Photo by Claire McCormack
No Injuries In Lion's Head House Fire
A home in Lion's Head suffered significant damage in a fire, but thankfully no one was hurt. Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Chief Jack Burt says firefighters were called to a house fire on Bayfield Str...
Nov 13, 2024 (image from Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire X page)
Work Continues To Improve Saugeen Rail Trail
The Saugeen Rail Trail Association has been hard at work, improving the trail, and has more plans for next year. Association President Dela Avle gave a presentation to Saugeen Shores councillors Monda...
Nov 13, 2024 Saugeen Rail Trail as seen from River Street in Port Elgin. Image from Google Maps streetview
Province Brings 12 New EV Chargers To Region
The Ontario Government is helping to bring more EV chargers to the region. As part of the government's $63 million EV ChargeON Program Community Sites Stream, a total of 12 chargers will be installed ...
Nov 13, 2024 Ivan Radic / CC
South Bruce Formally Receives DGR Willingness Referendum Results
South Bruce Council formally received the results of the South Bruce referendum, on willingness to host a deep geological repository. At a special meeting Tuesday November 12th, council for the munici...
Nov 12, 2024 Supplied Photo (L to R): Councillor Mark Ireland, Council Nigel Van Dyk, Mayor Mark Goetz, Councillor Ron Schnurr, NWMO President and CEO Laurie Swami, Councillor Jeff Goetz, Councillor Mike Niesen.
Grey Bruce Public Health Considers Ramping Up Anti-Smoking Education In Light Of Social Media Re-Normalizing Cigarettes
With changing trends and new influencers taking over social media, it appears that there is a newfound influence when it comes to kids and smoking. From pop singers to TikTok personalities, more celeb...
Nov 12, 2024 Smoke-Free Ontario sign showing that smoking cigarettes and vaping are not allowed (image via Ontario Ministry of Health)
South Bruce Council To Formally Receive Nuclear Waste Referendum Result
South Bruce council is set to formally receive the result of its nuclear waste referendum at a meeting later today. The municipality's residents narrowly voted in favour last month of being a willing ...
Nov 12, 2024 New logo, 2024, for municipality of South Bruce. (supplied image)
Grey Bruce Marks Remembrance Day
Communities across Bruce and Grey counties marked Remembrance Day this morning with parades and services, in honour of those who fought and gave their lives for our country. In Owen Sound, the communi...
Nov 11, 2024 Remembrance Day, Owen Sound 2024
Photo by Claire McCormack
Bruce County Makes Changes To Winter Road Operations After Walkerton Sand Dome Found To Have Structural Issues
Bruce County received a report from their transportation services team outlining changes to winter road operations for the upcoming season. Adam Stanley, the Director of Transportation and Environment...
Nov 11, 2024 The Walkerton Highway Patrol Shop as seen from Bruce Road 2 (image via Google)
Remembrance Day Services In Grey Bruce
Remembrance Day ceremonies are planned throughout Bruce and Grey counties today. In Owen Sound, a parade will begin at the downtown Royal Bank on 2nd Avenue East at 10:30 a.m. and make its way to the ...
Nov 11, 2024