Category Archives: Owen Sound News
Kincardine To Limit Parking On Queen Street Starting April 1st
The Municipality of Kincardine is going to be introducing parking limits on Queen Street starting April 1st. The decision was made to introduce a 3-hour parking limit every day between 9am and 5pm bet...
Nov 18, 2024
Georgian Bluffs Reviews 2025 Budget
Georgian Bluffs Council has given direction to the township's 2025 budget. Highlights for next year include a focus on roads, with $1.5 million earmarked for the hard top surface preservation program,...
Nov 18, 2024 The logo of the Township of Georgian Bluffs.
Large Crowd Gathers For Owen Sound Santa Claus Parade
Santa Claus came to town over the weekend as a large crowd gathered for the annual Owen Sound Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade. A large crowd gathered along 2nd Avenue East Saturday evening to usher in the ...
Nov 18, 2024 Owen Sound Santa Claus Parade (Photo by Nathan Shubert)
Chesley Firefighters Annual Toy Drive Underway
The Chesley Firefighters annual holiday toy drive has begun. The baskets will be out until December 14th. Chesley firefighters will also be collecting toys during the Santa Claus parade on December 6....
Nov 17, 2024 Donations from the 2023 Chesley Firefighters Toy drive. Image from Chesley & Area Firefighters Association Facebook page
Rehabilitation Of Durham Street Bridge Continues On Schedule And On Budget
Bruce County says that the Durham Street Bridge project is progressing well and on budget. The work on the bridge, which is on Bruce Road 4 in Walkerton, started in May 2024. Phase 1 is expected to be...
Nov 17, 2024 Durham Street Bridge (Image from Bruce County website)
Applications Open For Owen Sound Citizens Police Academy
Owen Sound Police are taking applications for their third annual Owen Sound Citizens Police Academy. They say it's, "A great opportunity for interested community members to take a deep dive into the w...
Nov 17, 2024 Image from Owen Sound Police on Facebook
South Bruce OPP Charge Man In Kincardine Break And Enter
South Bruce OPP say a Kincardine man is facing charges following a break and enter. Police say on Nov. 6 around 1:49 p.m., officers received a report of a break and enter to a farm property along High...
Nov 17, 2024 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Holiday Fun Descends On Owen Sound
Holiday magic is set to descend on Owen Sound today. Following the second annual HockeyFest game between the Waterloo Warriors and the Laurier Golden Hawks at 2 p.m. at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Commu...
Nov 16, 2024 Owen Sound Santa Clause Parade (Photo by Nathan Shubert)
Summerfolk Festival In Need Of Financial Backing After Rainy Weather, Low Ticket Sales
The Georgian Bay Folk Society is hoping to raise money to make Summerfolk 50 a reality. The 50th anniversary edition of the folk music festival is seeing some financial issues thanks to a loss of gran...
Nov 15, 2024
Holiday Tour Of Homes In Saugeen Shores This Weekend
The Chantry Island Cham-bettes Holiday Tour of Homes is back this weekend. It's a tour of seven beautiful homes decorated to the nines for the upcoming holiday season. Friday is sold out, but there ar...
Nov 15, 2024 Event Poster