Category Archives: Owen Sound News
No Injuries Reported In Port Elgin Apartment Fire
No one was injured in an apartment fire in Port Elgin early this morning. Saugeen Shores Fire Chief Ed Melanson says about 20 firefighters responded to the fire along Arlington Street around 4 a.m. on...
Jan 12, 2025 Arlington Street Fire (Image from Saugeen Shores Police Facebook page)
Grey Bruce Farmers Week Continues With Horse Day
The annual Grey Bruce Farmers Week continues today with "Horse Day" in Elmwood. Farmers Week Coordinator Lorie Smith states the seminars and presentations throughout the event are available via live s...
Jan 12, 2025 T M Tonmoy Islam / CC
Owen Sound 2025 Waste Calendars Available For Pick Up
The new Owen Sound 2025 waste calendars are now available for pick up at various city facilities. The city says as a result of the now-ended Canada Post strike and an effort to reduce waste, residents...
Jan 12, 2025 Hans Marschdorf / CC
Increased Police Presence In Municipality Of Brockton
South Bruce OPP say there is an increased police presence in the Municipality of Brockton. Police say on Saturday, officers from the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team, West Region OPP K-9, and O...
Jan 12, 2025 OPP Ongoing Investigation (Image provided by South Bruce OPP)
Regional Unemployment Rate Grew To 3.6 Per Cent In December
The Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region has the lowest unemployment rate in the province after seeing an increase 0.4 per cent in December. The Four County Labour Market Planning Board says the ...
Jan 11, 2025 GotCredit / CC
Grey Bruce Farmers Week Longevity. Interview with Jason Emke FCC
The 59th annual Grey Bruce Farmers Week continues at the Elmwood Community Centre. Among the many who are on hand for the event is Jason Emke. Emke has a variety of positions in the loca...
Jan 11, 2025 courtesy Wallace Photography
Sheep Day at Grey Bruce Farmers Week. Interview with Peter Delbridge
Among the keynote speakers this year at Grey Bruce Farmers Week in Elmwood was Peter Delbridge from England. Delbridge operates Blindwell Farm in Exmoor plus is the Current Chair of Brit...
Jan 11, 2025 courtesy Wallace Photography
Grey Bruce Farmers Week Continues With Sheep Day
The annual Grey Bruce Farmers Week continues today with " Sheep Day " in Elmwood. Farmers Week Coordinator Lorie Smith relates the turnout and the feedback has been very positive through the first 3 d...
Jan 11, 2025 courtesy Wallace Photography
Grey Bruce OPP Hiring Youth For Summer Program
For the second year in a row, Grey Bruce OPP are hiring Youth In Policing Initiative (YIPI) students for this summer. A release from the service explains the program is a paid employment opportunity f...
Jan 11, 2025 Image: OPP Cruiser
Freighter To Arrive For Docking In Owen Sound On Saturday
The harbour master for the Port of Owen Sound says that a freighter will be arriving in local waters over the weekend. The Algoma Compass will be docked in the port for the winter. The arrival of the ...
Jan 10, 2025 Image from Wikipedia