Category Archives: Owen Sound News
School Buses In Grey Bruce Cancelled After Heavy Snowfall
Well, a big dump of snow is on the ground in Bruce and Grey counties this morning and more is on the way. As of 6:30 a.m. Thursday, a winter storm warning continues for Owen Sound and northern Grey Co...
Feb 13, 2025 Damian McCoig / Unsplash
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound PC Candidate Passed On Healthcare-Focused All Candidates Meeting To Canvass
The Progressive Conservative candidate in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound says he will be attending some all candidates meetings in the riding, after declining to take part in one focused on healthcare this wee...
Feb 13, 2025 Paul Vickers. (image from BGOS PC Riding Association)
Hanover Fire Department Sets Record In Number Of Calls For Service In 2024
The Hanover Fire Department (HFD) set a new record last year for calls for service. The HFD presented its annual report for 2024 to council on Feb. 3, detailing how it responded to 256 calls to struct...
Feb 13, 2025 Hanover Fire Department (Image from Hanover council)
Winter Storm, Snowfall Warnings Around Grey Bruce
Another big dump of snow is on the way this evening. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for Owen Sound and northern Grey County, and snowfall warnings for the rest of the Grey Bruce ...
Feb 12, 2025 Gael Varoquaux / CC
West Grey Reviews Bridge Rehabilitation Prioritization Model
West Grey is getting a snapshot on how it could prioritize replacing and rehabilitating local bridges in the municipality. Council approved in principle the replacement and rehabilitation recommendati...
Feb 12, 2025 Bridge (Photo from West grey Council)
Arran-Elderslie Postpones Public Meetings On Electoral System Due To Weather
Arran-Elderslie is postponing two public meetings on the at large versus the ward based municipal electoral system. They were scheduled for Wednesday, February 12th, and Thursday, February 13th, but t...
Feb 11, 2025
Upcoming Job Fair in Port Elgin
There's a job fair coming up in Port Elgin. It's set to be held on February 18th at the Port Elgin legion. The event is being put on by Bruce County, Saugeen Shores and the Saugeen Shores Chamber of C...
Feb 11, 2025
Bluewater School Board To Determine Next Steps After Declaring Trustee Seat Vacant
The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has declared its Southgate trustee seat vacant after Janice Kaikkonen missed three consecutive board meetings. The board approved declaring the seat vacant ...
Feb 11, 2025 Bluewater District School Board (Photo provided by Bluewater District School Board)
Winter Storm Could Hit Grey Bruce Region Wednesday Evening
A significant winter storm could hit Bruce and Grey counties tomorrow evening. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for the region, saying "confidence is increasing that a major winter s...
Feb 11, 2025 Damian McCoig / Unsplash
Owen Sound Council Approves 2025 Tax Levy Increase
Owen Sound is moving closer to finalizing its 2025 budget. Council voted at its meeting Monday to authorize a total municipal levy of $36.2-million for this year, an increase of 2.57 per cent over 202...
Feb 11, 2025 Owen Sound City Hall. (photo by Matt Hermiz/Bayshore Broadcasting)