Category Archives: Owen Sound News
Dockside Willie's Bids For Bluewater Park Restaurant Lease
South Bruce Peninsula council has approved a lease agreement for its 'coal shed' property in Wiarton's Bluewater Park at its meeting Tuesday. (Feb 6) In early December, the Town put out a request for ...
Feb 06, 2024 Google Street View of property when it was previously Dockside Willie's
Deadline Approaching For Owen Sound Short-Term Rental Licence Applications
The deadline is fast approaching for Short Term Rental (STR) owners in Owen Sound to obtain their licence. Owners have until March 1 to obtain a licence before the city's new licensing by-law comes in...
Feb 06, 2024 Ivan Radic / CC
Northern Bruce Peninsula Applies For Grant Funding For Drones
Northern Bruce Peninsula is applying for provincial funding to buy new drones for municipal operations. Council approved applying for a Community Emergency Preparedness Grant for three drones during a...
Feb 05, 2024 MIKI Yoshihito / CC
Grey Bruce OPP Charge 7 For Impaired Driving In 5 Weeks
Grey Bruce OPP have laid charges against seven drivers in the first five weeks of 2024 for impaired driving. Community Services and Media Officer Constable Krista Linthorne says that it's a concern. T...
Feb 05, 2024 Source: OPP
Plowmen's Associations Seek Bruce County Council Endorsement For 2026 IPM
Two local organizations are hoping that Bruce County will be the setting for the 2026 International Plowing Match. The event will be hosted by the Bruce County Plowmen's Association and the Ontario Pl...
Feb 05, 2024 Director of the International Plowing Match Allison Pepper competing in her first ever competition. Pepper was named Queen of the Furrow in 2019.
West Grey To Consider Next Steps In Selling Land For New Paramedic Base In Durham
West Grey is going to look at taking the next steps in selling land to Grey County for a new paramedic base in Durham. Council will consider declaring the 0.73 acre of land on 451 Durham Road West sur...
Feb 05, 2024 A Grey County ambulance. (Bayshore Broadcasting file photo)
Bruce County Housing Corporation Gets Funding Commitment From CMHC For Renewals And Repairs
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has committed $1.8 million as part of a co-investment fund with Bruce County Housing Corporation. The shared goal between the two organizations is to preser...
Feb 05, 2024
Arran-Elderslie Sees Positive Building Stats
Building activity in Arran-Elderslie last year was above expectations, according to a staff report. They say in 2023, multi-residential construction accounted for nearly 34 per cent of construction va...
Feb 05, 2024 Josh Hallett / CC
Job Seekers & Employers Wanted As Grey County Job Fair Approaches
The Grey County Regional Job Fair is coming up in Owen Sound and the YMCA's employment services can help you update your resume and practice your job interview skills ahead of the event. The County sa...
Feb 04, 2024 Job Fair Poster
Bruce County Public Library Looks For Community Tax Program Volunteers
The Bruce County Public Library is looking for volunteers to help out with this year's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). This program is making its return to the branches in Chesley, Por...
Feb 04, 2024 Mike Lawrence / CC