Category Archives: Owen Sound News
Hanover Offering Two Cooling Centres To Help Combat Heat Wave
In order to beat the heat, Hanover is announcing two cooling centres that will be available. Hanover Public Library and Civic Centre hours are: Monday to Thursday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Friday 10:00 am t...
Jun 17, 2024 Town of Hanover logo
Harrison Park Swimming Pool Opens Today
As of 12:30 today, the swimming pool at Harrison Park will be open for the season. Free summer swims are available Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 pm, and Sundays from 11:30-2:30. Open swim pa...
Jun 17, 2024 Harrison Park Swimming Pool (Photo by Nathan Shubert)
South Bruce OPP Lay Charges Following Incident Involving Intimate Partner Violence
A Mississauga resident is facing charges following a South Bruce OPP investigation into intimate partner violence in Kincardine. The 41-year-old is facing charges after an incident on Sunday, June 16t...
Jun 17, 2024 Image: OPP Cruiser
EF-1 Downburst Hit Owen Sound During Severe Storm Last Week
It was an EF-1 downburst that hit Owen Sound last week when a severe storm passed through the city. That's the preliminary report from the Northern Tornadoes Project, which sent a survey team to Owen ...
Jun 17, 2024 A big tree uprooted at Alexandra Park in Owen Sound in storm on June 13, 2024. (photo by Matt Hermiz)
Extreme Heat Expected In Grey Bruce This Week, Warning Issued
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Grey Bruce region, while saying "dangerously hot and humid conditions" are expected through most of the week. Forecasters say daytime highs through...
Jun 17, 2024 rfphoto / Depositphotos.com
Lane Reductions On Owen Sound's 10th Street This Week
There will be some lane reductions on part of 10th Street West in Owen Sound this week. City staff say the street will be partially closed (one lane in each direction) between 4th and 6th Avenues West...
Jun 17, 2024 (supplied image)
Bruce County To Review Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative Update
Bruce County Council will be receiving an update this week on the Indigenous Reconciliation Planning Initiative. The update details the actions taken after the county started working through the initi...
Jun 17, 2024
Owen Sound Fire Department Puts Out Blaze At Apartment Building
The Owen Sound Fire Department put out a blaze at a multi-unit apartment building in the city yesterday. A release from the city says fire and emergency services responded to the Rockview apartment bu...
Jun 16, 2024 Rockview Apartment Building Fire (Photo by Ian Solecki)
West Grey Has A New Chief Administrative Officer
West Grey has hired a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Michele Harris will take on the top town staff position effective July 8th. A release from the municipality says Harris has an extensive b...
Jun 16, 2024 New CAO Michele Harris
Kincardine Council Hears Delegation Against Re-Instating Funding For School Resource Officer
Two residents say that they support Kincardine council's decision to not fund a school resource officer in the 2024 budget. At Wednesday's council meeting, Meag Durkin and Christina Roppel-Wahi say th...
Jun 16, 2024