Category Archives: Owen Sound News
Kincardine Council Opts To Stick With Wooden Boardwalk
Kincardine council has directed municipal staff to move ahead with replacing the boardwalk at the Station Beach. Council was presented options for either a stamped concrete surface or one made of comp...
Mar 28, 2025 The Station Beach boardwalk entrance from the parking area (image via Google Maps)
Bruce Power, Saugeen Ojibway Nation Investigating After Fish Large Number of Fish Die
Saugeen Ojibway Nation, Bruce Power and two provincial ministries are looking into the deaths of potentially millions of small fish after they were trapped in the nuclear power plant's intake. A state...
Mar 27, 2025 Bruce Power Aerial View (From Bruce Power)
City Of Owen Sound Looks For Heritage Sites To Be Part Of 'Doors Open' On June 21st
The City of Owen Sound is looking for Heritage sites to participate in the annual Doors Open Ontario event. The program is a partnership of Owen Sound and Ontario Heritage Trust. The purpose is to pro...
Mar 27, 2025 Cristiano Betta / CC
Brockton Resident Loses About $1,100 To Crypto Scam
South Bruce OPP are advising caution after someone from Brockton lost about $1,100 to a crypto scam. Police say on March 18, officers responded to an address in Brockton, where an investigation reveal...
Mar 27, 2025 Fort George G. Meade Public Affairs Office / CC
Ice Storm Possible This Weekend: Environment Canada
There's a possibility a significant ice storm hits parts of the Grey Bruce region this weekend. Environment Canada has a special weather statement saying a "potent spring ice storm" is likely starting...
Mar 27, 2025 Rebecca Siegel / CC
Impaired Driving Charge Following Crash That Closed Highway 10 Near Holland Centre
Grey Bruce OPP have charged a man with impaired driving in relation to the crash that closed Highway 10 near Holland Centre yesterday morning. Police say a commercial vehicle struck a hydro pole aroun...
Mar 27, 2025 Ontario Provincial Police
Saugeen Shores Approves Slight Logo Refresh, After Pushback On Bigger Changes
Saugeen Shores is refining its Town logo, but only slightly after pushback from council. Back in Late January, an initial brand and logo refresh was presented by staff in a report to council. The prop...
Mar 27, 2025 Image from Staff report
OPP Officially Confirm Remains Found In Southampton Are Missing Brendan Martin
OPP are now confirming remains found in the Southampton Harbour are those of Brendan Martin. Martin had been reported missing from the Southampton area January 20th. Saugeen Shores police searched for...
Mar 26, 2025 Brendan Martin (Photo provided by OPP)
Suspect In Hanover Smash and Grabs Arrested
A 38-year-old Brockton man faces several charges after two smash and grabs in Hanover. The break-ins happened overnight March 19th into 20th when police say a lone man smashed his way into the busines...
Mar 26, 2025 Hanover Police Logo
Northern Bruce Peninsula Rehires Birds Of Prey To Deter Geese This Summer
Northern Bruce Peninsula is rehiring birds of prey to deter geese from the Lion's Head Beach and harbour areas this summer. Council approved bringing back Imperial Falconry Services Inc. during its me...
Mar 26, 2025 Michael Thibert with a Harris Hawk (Photo by Claire McCormack)