Category Archives: News
Fire In Downtown Owen Sound Under Investigation
The cause of a fire in downtown Owen Sound is under investigation. The fire happened this morning in a unit on the 900 block of 2nd Avenue East between 9th and 10 Streets. Fire Chief Phil Eagleson say...
Jul 31, 2025 Owen Sound Fire Department Logo
Unresponsive Swimmer In Meaford Dies Despite Lifesaving Efforts
A 55-year-old Ottawa resident has died after Grey Bruce OPP received reports of an unresponsive swimmer on Wednesday. The incident happened at a waterfront property on Cedar Avenue in Meaford just bef...
Jul 31, 2025
Chippewas Of Nawash Election Friday
August 1st is election day for the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. The poll will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m at the community centre to elect nine councillors. Darlene Johnston is acclaimed...
Jul 31, 2025 Chippewas of Nawash logo. (image from Nawash.ca)
South Muskoka Hospital Foundation Announces Transformational Donation to Improve Patient Care
The South Muskoka Hospital Foundation is proud to announce a one million dollar donation from Bob Jacob, who was inspired to help create a future of better health care for all. A cottager turned full ...
Jul 31, 2025
Update: Cause Determined For Bear Tracks Inn Fire
Nobody was injured during a fire at the Bear Tracks Inn in Lion's Head on Wednesday evening. That's according to Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Chief Jack Burt. The fire started after a bathroom exhaus...
Jul 31, 2025 Bear Tracks Inn & Restaurant. (2024 Image from Google Maps Streetview )
POLICE CHARGE DRIVER AFTER COLLISION INVOLVING BICYCLE
The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver after investigating a collision involving a bicycle. On July 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers alo...
Jul 31, 2025
2nd Ave East Closed in Downtown Owen Sound
2nd Avenue East is closed between 9th and 10th Streets East. Firefighters, police and ambulances are on scene. It could be closed for a couple of hours. There's no further information from responders ...
Jul 31, 2025 Submitted photo
Bear Tracks Inn Fire Destroys Motel
Bear Tracks Inn and Restaurant in Ferndale says its motel has been destroyed by fire. They posted on social media saying they're 'heartbroken' and add the restaurant won't be open today while they try...
Jul 31, 2025 Bear Tracks Inn & Restaurant. (2024 Image from Google Maps Streetview )
Service Clubs Propose Taking Over Operations Of Goderich's Memorial Arena
A letter of intent has been put forward to the Town of Goderich for control of the Goderich Memorial Arena Complex. Former councillor Matt Hoy made a presentation to council this week to talk about th...
Jul 31, 2025 Image: Goderich Memorial Arena (Google Maps)
POLICE SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN FAIL TO REMAIN COLLISION INVESTIGATION
The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from members of the public in a fail to remain collision investigation that occurred in Muskoka Lakes Township. ...
Jul 30, 2025