Category Archives: News
Algonquin Park Human Remains Identified More Than Four Decades Later
Human remains discovered in 1980 have now been identified through the use of investigative genetic genealogy (IGG). On Saturday, April 19, 1980, a hiker located human remains near the Hardwood Lookout...
Sep 04, 2025
Increased Cost For Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre Roof Rehabilitation
The bill for roof repairs to the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre will be higher than anticipated. Owen Sound city council will review a report at its meeting next week which includes a reque...
Sep 04, 2025 YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce, at Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre.
At-home kit from public health gives more options for STI testing
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is excited to announce a new partnership with GetaKit, an online service that delivers free and discreet at-home, self-testing for HIV and other sexuall...
Sep 04, 2025
CELEBRATING SIX DECADES OF SERVICE WITH THE OPP CANINE UNIT
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to celebrate 60 years of service and dedication from its Canine Unit with a special demonstration day and the launch of the 2026 OPP Canine Calendar. Membe...
Sep 04, 2025
Owen Sound Fall Fair Set To Begin
The 173rd Owen Sound Fall Fair gets underway at Victoria Park today. The three-day agricultural showcase opens at 4 p.m. Thursday and continues until Saturday evening. Owen Sound Agriculural Society P...
Sep 04, 2025 (image courtesy Owen Sound Fall Fair)
Strong Winds Expected In Grey Bruce Friday
Strong winds are expected in the Grey Bruce region tomorrow. A special weather statement from Environment Canada says strong winds with gusts of 70 to 90 kilometres an hour are possible Friday. "Stron...
Sep 04, 2025 Richard Horne / Unsplash
Grey Bruce Line Re-Opens After Hydro Line Fire
Grey Bruce Line has re-opened between Highway 21 and Concession Road 12. The stretch of road was closed in both directions for several hours Wednesday evening due to a hydro line fire. The OPP confirm...
Sep 04, 2025
Nominations Open For Huron County 2025 Accessibility Awards
If you know a person or business in Huron County promoting accessibility, you have a chance to recognize them. Nominations are now open for the Huron County Accessibility Awards. The awards recognize ...
Sep 04, 2025 DenBoma / Depositphotos.com
Community Engagement Meeting On Allenford Solar Farm Thursday
A public meeting is set to go Thursday in Allenford to talk about a potential solar farm. Compass Greenfield Development wants to develop a 25 MWac agrivoltaics project on a new parcel of land on Blin...
Sep 03, 2025 Image from Delegation to South Bruce Peninsula Council from Compass Greenfield Development
WASAGA BEACH FALL BEACH SEASON
The Town of Wasaga Beach has announced it's officially in its Fall season - that means beach areas 1,2,3,5, and 6 will be open until Thanksgiving. Beach Area 4 is now closed for the season.
Sep 03, 2025