Category Archives: Owen Sound News
MPP Applauds Habitat For Humanity On Completing Vital Repairs For First Nations Families
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers was able to congratulate Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce for the work that's been done for families of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. The recognition follows a Capita...
May 04, 2024 Photo: (left to right) Colin Hokea, (Electrical Apprentice), Mike Frail, (Master Electrician), MPP Rick
Byers, Bruce Grey Owen Sound and Greg Fryer, Executive Director Habitat for Humanity Grey
Bruce).
Grey Bruce OPP Charge Three Following Assault In Chatsworth
Grey Bruce OPP say three people are facing charges after an assault at a home in Chatsworth. Police say on May 2 at 8:57 a.m., officers responded a report of an assault at a home on John Street. The t...
May 04, 2024 Source: OPP
Meaford Sees Increase In Building Activity For Q1
Meaford is seeing an increase in building permit applications during the first quarter of this year compared to 2023. Council reviewed a development services report from the first quarter of 2024 duri...
May 03, 2024 Josh Hallett / CC
Kincardine, Arran-Elderslie Recognized At OBIAA Gala For Downtown Improvement
Two Bruce County municipalities were recognized at this year's OBIAA Gala. The Ontario Business Improvement Area (OBIAA) Awards of Excellence were given to both Kincardine and Arran-Elderslie. Kincard...
May 03, 2024
Road Closures In Downtown Owen Sound This Weekend
Some roads will be closed in downtown Owen Sound this weekend for a fundraising event. City staff advise 2nd Avenue East will be closed between 8th and 10th Streets East, as well as 9th Street East be...
May 03, 2024 Road closures in Owen Sound from Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5. (supplied image)
Large Military Exercise In Bruce County This Weekend
A big military exercise is set to go this weekend in Bruce and Huron Counties. Army reservists from the 31st Canadian Brigade Group will be training in the area. The brigade is made up of about 2,000 ...
May 03, 2024 L-R Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Gonsalves and Commanding Officer 31st Territorial Battalion Lieutenant Colonel van den Berg at the local exercise headquarters in Blyth April 20th, 2024.
Photo by Claire McCormack
South Bruce OPP Charge Man After Two Unsuccessful Traffic Stops, Foot Chase
South Bruce OPP have charged a man with nine different offences after they reportedly tried to pull him over in two different traffic stops and had to chase him on foot. Police say on Wednesday, May 1...
May 03, 2024 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Chi-Cheemaun's Spring Sail Starts 50th Year
The MS Chi-Cheemaun set off on its sold out spring repositioning cruise Thursday, marking the start of the ferry's 50th sailing season. The Chi-Cheemaun first set sail in 1974. This year's spring sail...
May 02, 2024 Chi-Cheemaun leaves the Owen Sound Harbour Thursday, May 2nd. Photo by Matt Hermiz
Local Group Planning Durham Hospital Changes Meetings & Protests
A new group called the Save the Durham Hospital Group is holding a community meeting next week as they organize their opposition to the latest reduction in services at the site. The meeting is schedul...
May 02, 2024 Group event poster on Facebook
Cargill Man Wins $96,000 Playing Lottery
A Cargill man has won a $96,000 lottery prize. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) says Garry Seip of Cargill won the LOTTO MAX second prize in the April 2nd, 2024 draw. Garry, who works ...
May 02, 2024 Garry Seip with his big cheque. Image from OLG