Category Archives: Owen Sound News

The mayor of Saugeen Shores is delegating the strong mayor powers back to council and staff. Luke Charbonneau announced his decision to delegate the authority to appoint a CAO, manage the town's organ...

Georgian College is partnering with Brightshores Health System to provide palliative care training to healthcare professionals in the region. Georgian College Executive Director of Research, Innovatio...

A new satirical dark comedy play is coming to the Roxy stage this week. Director Gerrard Morrison says 7 Stories is full of quirkiness when a man is interrupted as he stands on the edge of a seven sto...

Bruce County council has directed staff to send a leter outlining feedback on Ontario Bill 17. On May 12, 2025 the provincial government tabled Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smar...

The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is updating its multi-year strategic plan. The new plan, which sets the direction of the BWDSB over the next few years, includes three priorities. Having a ...

Arran-Elderslie is sticking with its ward-based electoral system. Council voted during its meeting Monday to maintain the status quo for the 2026 municipal election cycle and continue with five ward c...

The City of Owen Sound is temporarily closing a portion of 8th Street East today to remove a large tree. The road will be closed between 7th Avenue East and 8th Avenue East from 10 a.m. to about 1 p.m...

The Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation's Executive Director will be stepping down. Graham Martin says in a statement, "After a rewarding year, I'll be stepping away from my role as Executive Directo...

Owen Sound Police is hosting the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run today in support of Special Olympics Ontario. Officers from Owen Sound, Saugeen Shores, Hanover, West Grey, and the OPP will join loca...

Georgian Bluffs is underway with road surfacing work throughout the municipality. Work got started this week and is expected to last into August. Construction is taking place weekdays from 7am until 7...