Category Archives: Owen Sound News

The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is looking to hear from the community as it updates its multi-year strategic plan. BWDSB Communications Officer Jamie Pettit says, the board approved starti...

West Grey has filed an application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, asking for a judicial review of South Bruce Grey Health Centre's decision to move the Durham hospital's inpatient beds to o...

Owen Sound's water rate is rising by four per cent this summer. City council approved the increase at its meeting Monday. It will be applied to the July billing cycle. A staff report says the average ...

Grey County is looking at which issues it will raise at this year's conference with the provincial powers that be. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference is set for August 18th to 21s...

Owen Sound is replacing a fire truck in its fleet. Fire chief Phil Eagleson informed council at Monday's meeting the city was successful in purchasing a used 75-foot aerial fire truck at a public auct...

Meaford is reviewing its Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to meet an increasing need for funding. Council approved having staff conduct a review after Deputy Mayor Shirley Keaveney brought forward a m...

Work continues for the Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Action Table. The CSWBP is led by the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force. Current data shows that median household incomes in our region tend...

The Southport Horticultural Society is encouraging Saugeen Shores residents to plant flowers that show town spirit. They're encouraging people to help celebrate the 25th year since amalgamation by pla...

A new bus service between Owen Sound and Toronto will begin operating this week. FlixBus has announced a route between the Owen Sound Transit Terminal and Toronto's Union Station, and the first trip i...

Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services has been given permission to add a designated women's washroom to their building, despite the fact that it deviates from accessibility design standards. Station ...