Category Archives: Owen Sound News
Peabody Proud Of 2024 Accomplishments, Looks Forward To 2025
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody is proud of what his municipality accomplished in 2024, and is now looking forward to the new year. He says that the municipality was able to move forward with affordable ...
Dec 27, 2024 Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody receives his 2024 Warden's pin from CAO Derrick Thomson on December 7, 2023
Meaford Deals With Heavy Budget At End Of Year
Meaford's mayor says the 2025 budget is one of the biggest challenges of the year, which includes a proposed 40 per cent tax rate increase. Ross Kentner says council is currently in its budget talks a...
Dec 27, 2024 Meaford Council Chambers. Photo by Claire McCormack
Committee Endorses Plan To Demolish Some Structures At Old Jail Property In Owen Sound
A few structures at the old Grey County courthouse and jail properties in Owen Sound are going to be demolished. Owen Sound's community services committee endorsed a staff recommendation at a Dec. 18 ...
Dec 26, 2024 Rendering of front of event venue redevelopment of former Grey County courthouse. (image from developer presentation, Sept. 11, 2023)
Mayor Shares Highlights & Challenges For Chesley, Paisley & Tara Ahead Of 2025
For Arran-Elderslie Mayor Steve Hammell, the past year has seen some challenges and some celebrations. "We celebrated birth 25 year of being a municipality of Paisley, Chesley and Tara (Arran-Eldersli...
Dec 26, 2024 Downtown Tara. (Claire McCormack/Bayshore Broadcasting News)
Hanover Police Arrest Two On Christmas Eve
Hanover Police say two people are facing charges after responding to calls for service on Christmas Eve. Police Chief Christopher Knoll posted on X Tuesday at 10:36 p.m., officers on the night shift a...
Dec 25, 2024 Hanover Police Logo
Salvation Army Looks To Re-Launch Pathway Of Hope Program In 2025 After Busy Year
The Salvation Army has had a busy year, but they're looking back at their accomplishments over a very busy 2024. Community Services Manager for Owen Sound and Saugeen Shores Alice Wannan says that thi...
Dec 25, 2024 Logo: Salvation Army
South Bruce OPP Charge Two Following Collision In Brockton
South Bruce OPP say two people from Barrie are facing charges following a collision in Brockton. Police say on Dec. 23 around 8:55 p.m., officers responded to a collision on Bruce Road 4, where they f...
Dec 25, 2024 Source: OPP
Saugeen Shores' Police Chief Grateful Of Community Response To Holiday Fundraiser
Saugeen Shores' Chief of Police is thanking the community after a strong response to a holiday fundraising event. The "Dinner by Donation" fundraiser was held at Southampton Golf & Country Club th...
Dec 24, 2024 (image supplied by Saugeen Shores Police)
Grey Bruce Public Health Appoints Nick Saunders As New Chair
Grey Bruce Public Health has appointed a new chairperson for its board. Nick Saunders for the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation has been appointed as chair for a one-year term. Saunders is the ...
Dec 24, 2024 Nick Saunders, Chair of the Board of Health for Grey Bruce Public Health in an undated photo (image courtesy of GBPH)
OSHaRE Ready To Host Holiday Festivities For Those In Need
OSHaRE is ready to serve up holiday lunch to those who need it this Christmas. On December 24th, they'll be hosting the SOS Christmas Market from 1-3 at their location on 3rd Avenue East -- and will b...
Dec 24, 2024 OSHaRE Building Owen Sound (Photo by Nathan Shubert)