Category Archives: Owen Sound News

Some homeowners in Collingwood’s east end aren’t happy the ethanol plant nearby is beginning it’s re-start today, much earlier than had been expected. Mike Pynkoski lives in the Blue...

This weekend marked the last days of work at the paper plant in Elmvale. The Transcontinental Bayweb site on William Street closed up shop yesterday. The plant printed flyers, inserts and direct mail ...

The Harper government wants you to put your two cents-worth in as they craft next year’s federal budget. Huron-Bruce Conservative MP Ben Lobb says his party is getting started early by collectin...

Building permit and construction value numbers were soft for Kincardine in June. Building and Planning Manager Michele Barr says 29 permits worth 4.7-million dollars were issued last month, compared t...

The Municipality of South Bruce is trying to figure out what to do about its financial stake in the Bruce, Grey and Huron Disability Transportation Corporation. Mayor Bill Goetz says since South Bruce...

It might be pretty to look at, but it’s an invasive plant that threatens the ecology of beaches along Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. It’s called Phragmites, a tall plant also known as the co...

Provincial downloading of ambulance services to municipalities was a big mistake. That from the President and CEO of the Ontario Hospital Association. Tom Closson says land ambulance should return to ...

There has been no confirmation that remains found in a field near Mount Forest are those of Tori Stafford. But O-P-P Commissioner Julian Fantino says there are “strong leads” that are poin...

Bruce Peninsula National Park is getting top marks from a national Environmental Organization for efforts being made to protect and manage its natural environment. The Canadian Parks and Wilderness So...

For the second year in a row, West Grey councillor Don Marshall has tried to set an example for other councillors. He has decided to donate his pay increase and mileage claims to local community group...