Category Archives: Owen Sound News
West Grey Makes Zoning Amendment For Proposed Subdivision
West Grey is making a zoning amendment to allow for a proposed subdivision in Durham. Council approved making the adjustment for the Khanani Subdivision during its meeting on Tuesday, which is propose...
May 21, 2025 Durham Proposed Subdivision Map (Image from West Grey Council)
MNR, Police Escort Bear Out Of Owen Sound Tree
Owen Sound police say they received an unusual call this morning about a bear in town. They say their officers helped the Ministry of Natural Resources respond to a call about two-year-old female bear...
May 20, 2025 Image from Owen Sound Police on Instagram
Kincardine Discusses Motion Aimed At Reducing The Size Of Council Ahead Of Next Year's Election
Kincardine council discussed a motion aimed at reducing the size of council ahead of the 2026 election, but it was eventually withdrawn. Councillor Rory Cavanagh put the motion forward, where the idea...
May 20, 2025
Owen Sound River District Board To Explore Interest In DIA Boundary Expansion
Owen Sound's River District Board wants to see if there's an appetite for expanding its downtown improvement area (DIA) boundaries. The River District Board of Management passed a motion during its la...
May 20, 2025 (Photo by Nathan Shubert)
Grey Bruce Health Coalition Talks Rural Health Care At Queen's Park
The Grey Bruce Health Coalition brought its concerns about regional healthcare to the Ontario Legislature. Co-Chair of the coalition Brenda Scott says a small group from the region joined the Ontario ...
May 20, 2025 diegograndi / Depositphotos.com
Owen Sound To Hold Open Houses On Replacing Playground Equipment
The City of Owen Sound is looking to hear from the community on replacing playground equipment at Owen Heights and Comm-R-Ette Parks. As part of the consultation process, the city is holding two open ...
May 20, 2025 Owen Heights Park (Photo from Google Maps)
Fatal Dirt Bike Collision In Saugeen Shores
Saugeen Shores Police are investigating after a fatal collision involving two dirt bikes in Southampton. Emergency services responded to the incident on a private property in Southampton around 10:30 ...
May 20, 2025 The logo of the Saugeen Shores Police Service.
Grey Bruce Students To Take Part In Mock Trials
Some students from across the region are taking part in mock trials next week. Teacher Coach Natasha Wood says on May 22, students from Grey Highlands Secondary School, St. Mary's Catholic High School...
May 19, 2025 The Grey County administration building in Owen Sound. (file photo)
Name Of Davidson Centre's New Zamboni Announced
Kincardine is announcing the name of the newest Zamboni being added to the Davidson Centre's fleet. Over the winter, the municipality had called on the public to help name the new ice resurfacer. They...
May 19, 2025 The license plate decal with the name "Chillzilla". The name was one of 384 suggested by Kincardine residents. (Photo via Municipality of Kincardine)
Durham Street Bridge To Temporarily Close Monday Night For Crucial Repairs
The Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton will be fully closed overnight tonight. The bridge will close at 10 pm tonight, and is expected to reopen at 4 am Tuesday morning. Drivers and pedestrians are ask...
May 19, 2025 A progress photo showing repair progress to the construction platform of the Durham Street Bridge following a flooding event (Image via Bruce County)