Category Archives: Owen Sound News
Georgian Bluffs Partners With Bruce Ski Club To Offer Free Ski Days
The Township of Georgian Bluffs is partnering with the Bruce Ski Club to offer free ski days in the new year. Residents in the township can gain free access to the club's trails the first Sunday of ea...
Jan 02, 2025 Colpoy's Ski Trail (Image from Bruce Ski Club)
South Bruce Peninsula Mayor Looks Forward To Projects In 2025
South Bruce Peninsula Mayor Jay Kirkland is looking at some highlights and challenges from 2024. First on his highlight list is a $3 million grant from the MTO to complete the major 'Big Dig' infrastr...
Jan 01, 2025 Newly appointed Mayor Jay Kirkland. Image from Town of South Bruce Peninsula Facebook page
OSHaRE Hopes To Catch Breath In New Year
OSHaRE is hoping the need for its services plateaus in the new year. Executive Director Colleen Trask-Seaman and Board Member Pat McDonough. who recently appeared on the Open Line on 560 CFOS, says as...
Jan 01, 2025 OSHaRE (Photo by Nathan Shubert)
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Says Healthcare Remains A Top Priority Of 2025
The MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound says healthcare was the top concern among constituents in the region in 2024. Progressive Conservative MPP Rick Byers identified issues associated with hospital hours...
Dec 31, 2024 Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers.
MV Oakglen Stays In Owen Sound For Winter
A large cargo ship is docked in Owen Sound for the winter. CSL Ships Director of Communications Brigitte Hebert says the MV (merchant vessel) Oakglen will be moored in Owen Sound for winter layup. The...
Dec 31, 2024 MV Oakglen (Photo by Nathan Shubert)
Port Elgin Crossing Guard Recognized As One Of Canada's Favourites
A Port Elgin woman is surprised and grateful to have been named one of Canada's favourite crossing guards. Faye Eggleston who helps students cross the street for Port Elgin Saugeen Central School says...
Dec 31, 2024 Faye Eggleston (Photo provided by Kelley Teahen)
Polar Bear Dip In Southampton New Year's Day
It's an unusual sight for January, but on New Year's Day, the Southampton beach will be momentarily packed full of people for a good cause. A polar plunge is being held, where those who are brave enou...
Dec 31, 2024 Drone photo by John White Photography shows crowd on beach and swimmers in the water in 2024.
Fiscal Responsibility, Infrastructure Projects Among 2024 Highlights For Owen Sound Mayor
Fiscal responsibility, infrastructure projects and progress on developments are some highlights for Owen Sound's mayor from the past year. Ian Boddy says several major projects were advanced in the ci...
Dec 31, 2024 Ian Boddy. *supplied image)
Grey Warden Highlights Long-Term Care, Emergency Care & Addressing Homelessness In 2024
When Grey County's new Warden Andrea Matrosovs looks back on 2024, a big highlight is the beginning of construction on Rockwood Terrace Long-term Care Home in Durham. Matrosovs recently recounted some...
Dec 30, 2024 Image from Google Maps
Saugeen Shores Has New Deputy Police Chief
Saugeen Shores has a new Deputy Chief of Police. Chief of Police Kevin Zettel and the Saugeen Shores Police Service Board, have announced the promotion of Jeremy Mighton to the position. A statement f...
Dec 30, 2024 Deputy Chief Mighton in dress uniform. Image from Saugeen Shores Police Facebook page.