Category Archives: Owen Sound News
United Way Bruce Grey Distributes Coldest Night of Year Funds
Funds are being distributed to local organizations in the region following the United Way of Bruce Grey's Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walks. The United Way unveiled how much each organization is ...
Jun 12, 2024
Saugeen Shores To Consider Financial Request From Southampton Tennis Club
The Southampton Tennis Club needs to rebuild some of its courts and is looking to the Town of Saugeen Shores to help pay for it. The tennis club's board chair Dave Stevens and others spoke to councill...
Jun 11, 2024 (image from Southampton Tennis Club June 10 presentation)
Crown Gives Opening Statement In Meaford Murder Trial
The crown gave its opening statement and the victim's mother took the stand on Day 1 of a Meaford murder trial yesterday. Matthew McQuarrie is charged with first degree murder in the death of 25-year-...
Jun 11, 2024 (file photo)
Sections Of 2nd Avenue East In Owen Sound Closed Tuesday Morning
A heads up to drivers in Owen Sound, sections of 2nd Avenue East will be closed this morning. City staff say Hottest Street Sale banners are being installed until 11 a.m. The closures will be block-by...
Jun 11, 2024 sgoodwin4813 / Depositphotos.com
Meaford Council Reviews Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal For Proposed Subdivision
Meaford council reviewed an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal for the proposed Miller Street subdivision. Council approved receiving the report for information during a meeting on June 10. This foll...
Jun 11, 2024 Proposed Meaford Subdivision Map (Image from Meaford council)
International Plowing Match Bruce County Committee Seeks Volunteers, Logo
Some preliminary work is underway for the 2026 International Plowing Match, set to be hosted in Bruce County. Bruce County Council Approves Financial Support To Host IPM Volunteers are now being sough...
Jun 10, 2024 Director of the International Plowing Match Allison Pepper competing in her first ever competition. Pepper was named Queen of the Furrow in 2019.
Bluewater Board Looking To Buy Land For New Schools
The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is looking at purchasing land across the region for the development of new schools. The board approved a standard delegate authority to the Director of Educ...
Jun 10, 2024 The Bluewater District School Board. (supplied photo)
Otter Creek Undergoes Rehabilitation
Otter Creek in Mildmay is undergoing rehabilitation with the planting of several trees and shrubbery. Trout Unlimited Canada Programs and Partnerships Development Manager David Fields says the organiz...
Jun 10, 2024 Otter Creek (Photo provided by David Fields)
Organization Hopes To Work With Municipalities To Keep Hauled Sewage Industry Safe And Efficient
The Ontario Association of Sewage Industry Services (OASIS) shared their concerns about hauled sewage disposal sites in the province. The group shared their concerns during this week's Bruce County Co...
Jun 10, 2024
BCPL Holds Launch Event For Summer Reading Club
Bruce County Public Library is kicking off this year's Summer Reading Club at the Walkerton Library branch. The event will have a foam party, an exhibit of Wild Ontario's Birds of Prey show, and the o...
Jun 09, 2024 (Courtesy: Bruce County Public Library)