Category Archives: Owen Sound News
Veronica Cha Cha Smith Elected Nawash Chief
Veronica Cha Cha Smith won the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation byelection for chief Friday. Smith ran against seven other candidates to replace Darlene Johnston after she announced in late No...
Mar 09, 2026 Chippewas of Nawash logo. (image from Nawash.ca)
Owen Sound Police Officer Injured In Dog Attack During Traffic Stop
Owen Sound Police shot a dog that attacked an officer during a traffic stop in the city's east end over the weekend. City Police say they received a phone call from a citizen Saturday evening about a ...
Mar 09, 2026 The logo of the Owen Sound Police Service.
Twenty-Three People Rescued From Ice Shelf Near Owen Sound
Twenty-three people were rescued after an ice shelf they were on drifted out into Georgian Bay near Owen Sound on Sunday. Grey Bruce OPP say they received a report just before noon Sunday about a numb...
Mar 09, 2026 (image from OPP West Region)
Phase 2 Of Durham Street Bridge Rehabilitation Resumes On Monday
Rehabilitation on the Durham Street bridge will resume today. Bruce County says that motorists can expect intermittent lane closures on the bridge, with traffic control measures in place. Weight restr...
Mar 09, 2026 A progress photo showing repair progress to the construction platform of the Durham Street Bridge following a flooding event (Image via Bruce County)
Bruce County Council Continues Discussions Around New Official Plan
Bruce County council is moving closer to achieving a new official plan after further changes were made to existing policies. During Thursday's (March 5) county council meeting, discussions were held o...
Mar 09, 2026
Bruce County Museum Invites Textile Donations for Grief-Focused Art Installation
The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre is calling on families who have lost a loved one to drug poisoning to contribute to a meaningful art installation opening this spring. The exhibit, They A...
Mar 08, 2026
Kiwanis Club Donates $2,500 To Chapman House To Enhance Children's Room
The Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound gave $2,500 to Chapman House this week. The financial gift was raised by the club at their Christmas wrapping booth that was set up at Heritage Place. A cheque was prese...
Mar 08, 2026 The cheque presentation (left to right) Gord Harris; Russ Pierson; Amy McConachie, Manager Grey Bruce Hospice Foundation; Elizabeth Harris; Krista McKee; Elizabeth Matthews; Drew Ferguson; Betty Silverthorn (photo via the Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound)
Bruce County & Huron-Kinloss Partner To Host Job Fair
Local job seekers will have a chance to connect directly with employers at an upcoming career fair in Lucknow. The Township of Huron-Kinloss, in partnership with the County of Bruce, is hosting the Hu...
Mar 08, 2026
Drug Charges After Suspicious Vehicle Investigation In Port Elgin
Saugeen Shores Police have charged two people after a suspicious vehicle investigation. Police say on Thursday, March 5th 2026 at about 12:45p.m., Saugeen Shores Police responded to a report of a susp...
Mar 08, 2026 Saugeen Shores Police Logo
Federal Impact Assessment Begins for Proposed Ontario Pumped Storage Project
TC Energy has formally launched the federal impact assessment process for its proposed Ontario Pumped Storage Project. The review will be conducted by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and marks ...
Mar 08, 2026