Category Archives: Owen Sound News

Arran Elderslie is close to finding their next Chief Building Official. The Municipality has been searching to replace Craig Johnston who was fired in June for breach of contract. Mayor Ron Oswald say...

It’s the start of the long weekend, and the OPP say they are ready to make sure everyone gets thru it safely. Western Region OPP Media Relations Officer Sergeant Dave Rektor says a year ago, the...

Owen Sound is getting some money from the Provincial government. Owen Sound, the Owen Sound Farmers Market and the Owen Sound Downtown Improvement Area are receiving up to 259 thousand dollars through...

Grey Bruce Health Services is moving patients out of the Markdale hospital which is next to the Chapman’s ice cream plant. Two in patients have been discharged and 8 others are being sent to the...

Another round of testing for smell at the ethanol plant in Collingwood. Plant officials say they have completed what’s called baseline testing, and are planning to send a report to the Ministry ...

What a way to send off summer – a visit to the Mount Forest fall fair. Fair Secretary Deb Harper says its a small town fair showcasing rural life. The fair celebrates 150 years with this edition...

The Grey Bruce Health Unit has issued a ” Do Not Use Water Advisory ” for residents who use water directly from Irish Lake in Grey Highlands and West Grey. The advisory was issued this aft...

Its official — Markdale is now a disaster area. The Municipality of Grey Highlands made the declaration at a special Council meeting yesterday in a move that puts them in a position to receive d...

Thuro-Web, the Durham printing company destroyed by last month’s tornado, will be rebuilt. The firm is owned by Metroland, a subsidiary of Torstar Corporation which also owns and operates the To...

Kincardine is taking up an offer made by Bruce Power. The Tiverton-based energy producer is pledging 500 thousand dollars over 2 years to help Kincardine and Saugeen Shores in their efforts to recruit...