Category Archives: Owen Sound News
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)
Owen Sound Residents, Business Owners Can Register Security Cameras With CAMSafe
Owen Sound Police Service has launched CAMSafe in the city to empower the public to help solve crimes. CAMSafe is part of a community effort to promote safety and combat crime effectively throughout t...
May 18, 2025 The logo of the Owen Sound Police Service.
Youth Musicians Head To Summerfolk
Youth musicians from across Ontario will be heading to the Summerfolk stage later this summer. One of the Organizers of the Youth Discoveries Program Paige Warner says five groups were selected to tak...
May 18, 2025 The Ruthven Sisters (Photo provided by Paige Warner)
BWDSB Appoints New Superintendent Of Education
The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is appointing a new Superintendent of Education. Kim Harbinson is set to take on the role following the retirement of the previous superintendent, Wendy Lou...
May 18, 2025 Kim Harbinson (Photo provided by BWDSB)
Bruce County Human Services Seeing Increased Demand For Housing, Childcare, And Social Assistance
Bruce County council heard a report from the Human Services department. The report is to update council on the events of the first quarter of 2025, shared the progress of the department that oversees ...
May 18, 2025
Dinosaurs Come To Grey Roots Museum And Archives
Dinosaurs are making their way to the Grey Roots Museum and Archives this weekend for a special exhibit. Today, the Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas exhibition shows what living, breat...
May 17, 2025 Dinosaur Discoveries Ancient Fossils, New Ideas Exhibit (Photo provided by Grey County)
Cobble Beach Fun Run Raises Over $11,000 For Local Charities
The third annual Cobble Beach 5km Lighthouse Fun Run has raised over $11,000 for two local charities. It was held on April 27th and saw 303 participants, ranging in age from one to over 80. Funds rais...
May 16, 2025 Photo courtesy of YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce
Kincardine Councillor Avoids Suspension Following Integrity Commissioner Recommendation
A Kincardine councillor has avoided suspension for conduct regarding the Secord monument that once stood in front of the town's library for decades. Three members of council had filed complaints about...
May 16, 2025
Collision In Port Elgin During Traffic Light Outage
The scene has now been cleared where a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Tomlinson Drive and Goderich Street in Port Elgin. SaugeenShores police, firefighters and paramedics responded. Th...
May 16, 2025 Image from Saugeen Shores police