Category Archives: Owen Sound News
West Grey Police Announce 12-Year Sentence Following Sex Crimes Investigation
The West Grey Police Service says a significant conviction has been secured following an extensive sex crimes investigation. Sixty-five-year-old Norman Boyce of West Grey has been sentenced to 12 year...
Apr 29, 2026 West Grey Police Logo
Bruce Trail Conservancy To Demolish Former Talisman Resort Buildings
The Bruce Trail Conservancy plans to demolish the former Talisman Mountain Resort buildings. They say in a release, "This decision forever removes the threat of development on these lands, which have ...
Apr 29, 2026 The parcel of the former Talisman Resort property, purchased by Bruce Trail Conservancy, shown in yellow. (Image via Bruce Trail Conservancy)
NII Event Showcases Skilled Trades For Young Women
The Nuclear Innovation Institute is encouraging young women to try out the skilled trades with a hands-on event this week. A release says, "The path to the skilled trades often begins with a single mo...
Apr 29, 2026 A Local 128 Boilermaker guides a young woman through a virtual reality training exercise at last fall’s Built to Lead event hosted by the Nuclear Innovation Institute.
Grey Bruce Greens To Host Annual Meeting Next Month
The Grey-Bruce Greens are hosting their annual meeting in May. A news release says it's a joint meeting involving the region's Green Party of Ontario (GPO) and Green Party of Canada (GPC) Electoral Di...
Apr 29, 2026 Grey-Bruce Greens Logo/ Credit: Grey Bruce Greens Facebook
Durham Man Charged With Arson
OPP have laid six charges against a Durham man in relation to an arson and weapon investigation outside Mount Forest. Police say at about 6 Tuesday morning (April 28), members of the Wellington County...
Apr 29, 2026 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Former Bayshore Broadcasting, CHCH News Anchor Dan McLean Has Died
Former Bayshore Broadcasting announcer and news anchor Dan McLean, has passed away. He was the morning news co-host on Mix 106.5 in Owen Sound from 2010 to 2013 and was a long time anchor of CHCH news...
Apr 29, 2026 Dan McLean. Image from Brian E. Wood Funeral Home
Owen Sound Updates Short-Term Rental By-law to Support Tourism And Community Safety
The City of Owen Sound has approved several updates to its Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law aimed at encouraging tourism growth in the downtown core while protecting residential communities. Among t...
Apr 29, 2026 Owen Sound city hall. (photo by Claire McCormack)
West Grey Resident Shares New Comedy-Drama In 2026 Easter Seals Disability Film Festival
A West Grey resident and his caregiver have once again created a short film for the Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge. With this year's challenge being focused on short films that are classified ...
Apr 28, 2026 West Grey resident Joschi Shea took on a new role for the 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Competition - he got to be the camera operator, allowing him to show the world what he sees. (image via Steven Morel)
Bruce Power Responds To Criticism Over 'Nuclear Fish City' Livestream
Bruce Power says protecting Lake Huron remains a core priority following criticism from the Saugeen Ojibway Nation over the company's new "Nuclear Fish City" livestream. Underwater Filmmakers To Live ...
Apr 28, 2026 Bruce Power on the shores of Lake Huron.
Hanover Resident Charged After Alleged Impaired Driving Incident Near Chatsworth
A Hanover resident is facing several charges after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a traffic complaint Monday evening. Grey Bruce OPP say they received a report at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Ap...
Apr 28, 2026 Police supplied a photo from the vehicle of the accused.