Category Archives: Owen Sound News
OPP Investigation Prompts Increased Police Presence In Walkerton
An OPP response in Walkerton early this morning resulted in one person being taken into custody. The OPP have released only scant details, saying there was an increased police presence in Walkerton du...
Dec 29, 2025
Blast Of Wintry Weather To Hit Grey Bruce Region
Some nasty weather is expected in the Grey Bruce region today and tomorrow. Environment Canada has issued snow squall and wind warnings for most of the region. Forecasters are calling for 5-10 cenimet...
Dec 29, 2025 Damian McCoig / Unsplash
Non-Profit Makes Offer To Buy Former Markdale Hospital For Affordable Housing Project
A local non-profit is making a conditional offer to purchase the former Markdale Hospital to develop affordable housing. Affordable Housing In Grey Highlands (AHIGH) Secretary Emmett Ferguson says the...
Dec 29, 2025
Public Skating, Swimming & More At Owen Sound New Year's Eve Event
The City of Owen Sound is ringing in the new year with a celebration at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre this week. On Dec. 31 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the city is bringing back the New Yea...
Dec 29, 2025 The Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre in Owen Sound. (Matt Hermiz/Bayshore Broadcasting News)
Kincardine's Mayor Excited For Future Growth, While Hoping To Protect Community's Character
Kincardine's mayor is looking forward to the new year with hope for upcoming projects and the potential for community growth. Kenneth Craig said that one highlight of 2025 came thanks to council's dir...
Dec 29, 2025 Kincardine Mayor Kenneth Craig in his official photo, wearing the Chain of Office. (Photo via the Municipality of Kincardine)
McDougall Energy Supports Local Organizations With Holiday Funding
A couple of organizations in the region are receiving holiday financial support from McDougall Energy. To support people during the holiday season, the company is distributing $75,000 to 23 charities ...
Dec 28, 2025 McDougall Energy Logo (Image from McDougall Energy website)
Brockton Mayor Reflects On 2025, Looks Ahead To New Year And Running For Re-Election
While taking a look back on 2025, Brockton's mayor says that it was a year of triumphs and challenges. When speaking with Bayshore News, Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody started off by taking a moment to ...
Dec 28, 2025 Mayor Chris Peabody (Image from Municipality of Brockton website)
West Grey Mayor Looks Forward To Projects In New Year
The mayor of West Grey says 2025 was an interesting year for the municipality. Looking back on the past year, Kevin Eccles says 2025 started off with issues around frazzle ice and while it did cause c...
Dec 28, 2025
Owen Sound Police Joins Initiative To Recruit More Women
Owen Sound Police is joining an initiative focused on recruiting and retaining women in policing. The 30 Forward Pledge is an international initiative building upon the 30x30 Pledge of increasing wome...
Dec 27, 2025 Bayshore News File Photo
Hanover Mayor Excited To Accomplish Further Growth Projects In 2026
Hanover's mayor says that she's proud of the work that happened in her municipality over the past year. Sue Paterson says that the town was able to accomplish some great things in 2025, and help Hanov...
Dec 27, 2025 Hanover Mayor Sue Paterson (image via the Town of Hanover)