Category Archives: Owen Sound News
Alpha Street Reconstruction, Downtown River Precinct Project Contracts Approved
Owen Sound council has given the thumbs-up to contracts for two major construction projects. Council awarded tenders at its meeting Monday for the reconstruction of Alpha Street between 6th and 9th Av...
Mar 12, 2024 Owen Sound city hall. (photo by Claire McCormack)
New Prez. OREA President Rick Kedzior on Home Base
Rick Kedzior is the new Ontario Real Estate ( OREA ) President. His term as President officially began March 5th. Just one week after taking the President's chair, Rick Kedzior joined Home Base...
Mar 12, 2024
Northern Bruce Peninsula Expands MAT
Northern Bruce Peninsula is expanding its Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT). Council approved the expansion to include hotels, motels, hostels, cabins, cottages, and bed and breakfasts, while excludin...
Mar 12, 2024 (Image from Northern Bruce Peninsula website.)
City Recognizes Longtime Owen Sound Police Board Member
A longtime member of the Owen Sound Police Services board was recognized during Monday's city council meeting. Mayor Ian Boddy took time to honour Garth Pierce, a member of the police board for 20 yea...
Mar 12, 2024 Garth Pierce was recognized during Owen Sound council's March 11, 2024 meeting. (supplied photo)
Grey Bruce Home Sales Dip In February As New Listings Jump
Home sales in Grey Bruce dipped in February. The Realtors Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound says 148 homes sold, a small decrease of 5.7 per cent from February 2023. But the sales activity number w...
Mar 12, 2024 Mark Moz / CC
Northern Bruce Peninsula Adopts 2024 Budget
Northern Bruce Peninsula is adopting its 2024 budget, which comes with a combined tax increase -- including county and education levies -- of 6.15 per cent. Council approved the budget during its meet...
Mar 12, 2024 Northern Bruce Peninsula Council (Image from Northern Bruce Peninsula YouTube)
Meaford Officially Establishes Pumped Storage Advisory Committee
Meaford is establishing a community advisory committee to assist with the proposed TC Energy pumped storage project. Council approved establishing the committee during its meeting on March 11, while m...
Mar 11, 2024 Meaford Council Chambers. Photo by Claire McCormack
No One Injured In House Fire Just Outside Owen Sound
Inter Township Fire Chief Jeff Gautreau says no one was injured in a house fire just outside Owen Sound on Friday. He says 32 Inter Township firefighters responded to the blaze on 4th Avenue Southwest...
Mar 11, 2024 (Inter-Township Fire Facebook Image)
Bicycle Police Chase In Owen Sound
A 22 year old man faces charges after an Owen Sound police officer caught up to him using the suspect's discarded bike. Police say, on Sunday March 10th, just before 7 p.m., they received a report of ...
Mar 11, 2024 The logo of the Owen Sound Police Service.
Kincardine To Enhance Safety Measures At Its Piers
Kincardine council has agreed to put up to $92,000 towards improving safety at its piers this year. The municipality says in a release, since 2008, a total of 13 drownings and near-miss incidents have...
Mar 11, 2024 Pier Safety Report cover page