Category Archives: Owen Sound News
Annual Lakeshore Triathlon Donates Over $13K To Local Organizations
The annual Lakeshore Triathlon is donating over $13,000 to local groups and organizations. Following the recent race on July 20 in Saugeen Shores, the triathlon donated $5,000 each to the Kawbaeshiwim...
Oct 21, 2024 Danielle Bois,Community Relations and Fund Developer for the
Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey, receives a $5,000 donation from Sarah Foster, Race
Director of the Lakeshore Triathlon, from this year’s race proceeds. (Photo provided by Sarah Foster)
Chi-Cheemaun To Arrive In Owen Sound Harbour Monday Afternoon
Another season of sailing between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island is over for the MS Chi-Cheemaun. The passenger ferry made its final scheduled run of the year Sunday evening, and is now set to head t...
Oct 21, 2024 Chi-Cheemaun leaves the Owen Sound Harbour Thursday, May 2nd. Photo by Matt Hermiz
Voting Begins Monday In South Bruce DGR Willingness Referendum
People in South Bruce are set to vote this week on whether or not they want nuclear waste stored in their community. A referendum on support for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's proposed de...
Oct 21, 2024 FutUndBeidl / CC
BWDSB To Hold Open House On Changes Coming To Next School Year
The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is holding an open house this week to address temporary changes set for the next school year. The open house will be held on Oct. 22 at Grey Highlands Secon...
Oct 21, 2024 The Bluewater District School Board. (supplied photo)
Bruce County Staff Continues To Implement Viable Transit Options, Works To Further Explore Options
Bruce County staff shared an update on the implementation of some recommendations from the Transit Demand and Feasibility Study. In the report, Commissioner of Community Development Claire Dodds says ...
Oct 21, 2024
Arran-Elderslie Man Charged After Fleeing From Police
An Arran-Elderslie man is facing charges after fleeing from police. South Bruce OPP say on Oct. 12 around 3:20 a.m., an officer on patrol along 1st Avenue South in Arran-Elderslie tried to stop a vehi...
Oct 20, 2024
1,785 lb Pumpkin To Be Dropped From Crane In Port Elgin Sunday
The biggest pumpkin smashing event in the area is set to go Sunday. Saugeen Shores Community Church in Port Elgin (where the Pumpkinfest weigh-off happens) is doing its annual pumpkin drop, something ...
Oct 19, 2024 Event Poster
Owen Sound Holds Last Hazardous Waste Day Event Today
The City of Owen Sound is holding its last Household Hazardous Waste Day event today. The event at the Public Works Facility at 1900 20th Street East from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with give people the chance ...
Oct 19, 2024 Alachua County / CC
Saugeen Shores Police Investigates Fail To Remain Collision
Saugeen Shores Police says it is investigating a fail to remain collision. Police say yesterday around 4:15 p.m., the collision occurred northbound on Bruce Road 3 near Concession 8. The vehicle invol...
Oct 19, 2024 The logo of the Saugeen Shores Police Service.
Bruce County Council Formally Recognizes Economic Importance Of CANDU Reactors
Bruce County Council has approved a motion to formally recognize the importance of CANDU nuclear reactors to both the region and the country during Thursday's council meeting. After a report was given...
Oct 18, 2024