Category Archives: Owen Sound News
Bluewater School Board Appoints New Superintendent Of Education
The Bluewater District School Board has hired a new superintendent of education. Papy Mukenge will take on the role effective August 1. A statement from the school board says he has over 20 years of e...
May 06, 2026 Papy Mukenge. (supplied photo)
Kincardine Multicultural Celebrates 21st Year
The Municipality of Kincardine is ready to celebrate the 21st anniversary of its Multicultural Celebration. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 12 at the Davidson Centre from 5:30 - 8 pm. The ev...
May 06, 2026 A poster for the 2026 Kincardine Multicultural Celebration (provided image)
South Bruce Peninsula Ditches Controversial Picketing Bylaw
UPDATE: South Bruce Peninsula is ditching a controversial picketing bylaw. Council voted unanimously this morning (Tuesday) to approve a staff recommendation to update the town's nuisance bylaw and re...
May 05, 2026 South Bruce Peninsula Town Hall in Wiarton. Image from Google Maps Street view
Brightshores Introduces Patient Care Collaboration Program 'MyCareSteps'
Brightshores Health System is announcing its new support care coordination program for residents across Grey and Bruce. The MyCareSteps program is a collaboration with Serefin Health, and is available...
May 05, 2026 (Image via MyCareSteps.ca)
Input Wanted On Plans For Port Elgin Elementary School
The Bluewater District School Board is inviting the community to share feedback on plans for a new public elementary school in Port Elgin. The new build is a long time coming after local advocacy for ...
May 04, 2026 Image from BWDSB website
Staff Recommend Not Allowing 'Bring Your Own' Events In Grey Highlands
Grey Highlands council will decide this week if bring-your-own-booze events will be permitted in the municipality. Staff's recommendation to council is to maintain the municipality's current alcohol p...
May 04, 2026 Grey Highlands logo. (supplied image)
West Grey Police Investigate "Serious Assault" In Neustadt
West Grey Police are out with a warning about safely using online classified services such as Facebook Marketplace or Kijiji, after a serious assault near Neustadt. Police say on Saturday afternoon a ...
May 04, 2026 The logo of the West Grey Police Service. (submitted image)
Province Approves Land Transfer Between Hanover And West Grey To Support Growth
A significant boundary adjustment between the Town of Hanover and the Municipality of West Grey is now in effect following a provincial ministerial order announced May 1, 2026. The order transfers jus...
May 04, 2026
Province Announces $14.98M For New Catholic Elementary School In Mildmay
A new Catholic elementary school is coming to Mildmay as the province invests $14.98 million to address growing enrolment pressures and expand child care access. The new Sacred Heart Catholic School w...
May 04, 2026 Sacred Heart Catholic School in Mildmay
Owen Sound Launches Spring Infrastructure Maintenance Programs
The City of Owen Sound is continuing its commitment to safe and reliable municipal services with the launch of its annual spring and summer infrastructure maintenance programs. Beginning the week of M...
May 04, 2026