Category Archives: Owen Sound News
Boat At Risk of Sinking Towed To Safety In Southampton
South Bruce OPP say their marine unit responded to the mouth of the Saugeen River in Southampton today. They say a vessel lost power and was taking on water. OPP posted on social media saying, " Thank...
Jul 30, 2024 Image from OPP
Woman Saved From Meaford Harbour By Local Sailing School Members
A woman who accidentally drove off the Meaford harbour wall yesterday was rescued by some members of a local sailing school. One of the Directors of Sail Georgian Bay Kyle Gilas says he saw the car he...
Jul 30, 2024 Sail Georgian Bay members Kyle Gilas, Nathan Brand, Griffin Dauphinee, and Ilian Malibertsma Rescue Woman From Meaford Harbour. (Photo from Grey County Facebook page)
West Grey Expects Fall Court Date For Durham Hospital Judicial Review
West Grey's mayor says an October court date is expected for a judicial review of South Bruce Grey Health Centre's service cuts at the Durham Hospital. Kevin Eccles says while the exact date has not b...
Jul 30, 2024
Grey County Staff Highlight Efforts To Be Greener
Grey County hopes to install 20 electric vehicle chargers as part of its 'Going Green In Grey' plan. A staff snapshot presentation to County Council July 25th also highlighted some other ways it's 'go...
Jul 30, 2024 Image from Google Maps
SOS Program Continues To Help Those Without Access To Healthcare Improve Their Situation
The Grey Bruce Medical Officer of Health recently shared an update on the region's SOS medical outreach program. The SOS program works with partner organizations to continue to help those who need to ...
Jul 30, 2024
Gas Leak In Owen Sound Sees Homes Evacuated
Residents in the Alpha Street area have been given the okay to return to their homes after a significant natural gas leak in Owen Sound. An update from the City says Enbridge is on the scene and the l...
Jul 29, 2024 Image from the City of Owen Sound
South Bruce OPP Respond To Boat Collisions With Rocks On Lake Huron
South Bruce OPP was busy last week responding to calls for service on Lake Huron. Police say the OPP Marine Unit responded on July 25 to a sail boat which had crashed into the rocks around Saugeen Sho...
Jul 29, 2024 Source: OPP via Twitter
Owen Sound Council Approves Additional Spending For Kiwanis Skate Park Repairs
The cost to repair the concrete pad at a skateboard and bicycle park in Owen Sound is going to be more than anticipated, after an unexpected discovery during construction. City council unanimously app...
Jul 29, 2024 A look at some of the ongoing work at Kiwanis skateboard and bike park in Owen Sound. (image from OS council files)
Bruce County To Consider Endorsing Durham Street Bridge Repair
Bruce County is going to consider endorsing a repair project for the Durham Street Bridge. It's a shift from a previous plan to replace the bridge. This comes after a Municipal Class Environmental Ass...
Jul 29, 2024 Durham Street Bridge (Image from Bruce County website)
New Rockwood Terrace Long-Term Care Home Should Welcome Residents By 2027
The new Rockwood Terrace Long-Term Care Home is anticipated to start taking in residents in early 2027. The Grey County Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force received an update on the redev...
Jul 29, 2024 Rockwood Terrace (Photo from Grey County website)