Category Archives: Owen Sound News
GBPH Reminds Well Water Users To Get Water Tested This Spring
Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding residents who use well water to get their water tested now that winter is over. Senior Public Health Manager Andrew Barton says that although we haven't seen much...
Mar 16, 2024
South Bruce Mayor, Community Liaison Committee Pleased With GHD Review Regarding Proposed DGR Site Safety
The mayor of South Bruce says that he's pleased with a recent report from the GHD about the proposed deep geological repository that could call the municipality home. Mayor Mark Goetz says that the mu...
Mar 16, 2024 A map of the potential Deep Geological Repository site to store Canada's spent nuclear fuel in South Bruce. (image supplied by Nuclear Waste Management Organization)
Chesley Woman Nets $250K Lottery Win
A Chesley woman is a quarter-million dollars richer after a big lottery win. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says Theressa Stade took home the top prize of $250,000 in the holiday-themed Me...
Mar 15, 2024 Theressa Stade of Chesley. (photo supplied by OLG)
Discounted Facilities Rate For New Georgian Bluffs Pickleball Club Raises Equity Concerns
The Township of Georgian Bluffs is going to be offering a heavily discounted facility rental rate to help a new pickleball club get off the ground. Georgian Bluffs council voted in favour of a recomme...
Mar 15, 2024 The Kemble Community Centre (Arena) in Georgian Bluffs. (file photo)
NWMO Reaffirms Support Of Proposed DGR With Updated Confidence In Safety Report
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is reaffirming its confidence in two potential sites for the proposed deep geological repository. The NWMO says its updated research regarding a DGR in the Mu...
Mar 15, 2024 A map of the potential Deep Geological Repository site to store Canada's spent nuclear fuel in South Bruce. (image supplied by Nuclear Waste Management Organization)
New Summer Event In The Works For Wiarton
A new community event is being planned for Wiarton this summer. South Bruce Peninsula recently heard from Mike Mason and Joe Vanderzand from the Wiarton Homecoming Weekend Committee on the new event g...
Mar 15, 2024 (Wiarton Bluewater Park) Image provided by South Bruce Peninsula CAO Bill Jones
Grey County Paramedics Exceed Response Time Targets
Grey County paramedics have exceeded their targets for responding to calls. A presentation to county council Thursday showed for the 2023 calendar year, paramedics exceeded targets for all call types ...
Mar 14, 2024 Image from Grey County
Beaver Strolling Around Downtown Owen Sound Guided Back To River
A beaver who decided to take a stroll through downtown Owen Sound's west side today is making the rounds on social media. Public Works staff took the time to guide the beaver back towards the river fr...
Mar 14, 2024 Photo Courtesy of Steve Lehman
Saugeen Shores Councillors Support Three Park Master Plans
Saugeen Shores has a clearer vision of some of its options for improving its parks. Council's Committee of the Whole has supported three park master plans to guide its spending and ensure parks' ameni...
Mar 14, 2024 Southampton's Helliwell Park from Master Plan presentation
Police Charge Two More People Following Jan. 6th Incident At Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation
The Neyaashiinigmiing Police Service has charged two more people following an investigation regarding an incident on January 6th. Police have charged a 65-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman with ind...
Mar 14, 2024 Image: OPP Cruiser