Category Archives: News
Former Bayshore Broadcasting, CHCH News Anchor Dan McLean Has Died
Former Bayshore Broadcasting announcer and news anchor Dan McLean, has passed away. He was the morning news co-host on Mix 106.5 in Owen Sound from 2010 to 2013 and was a long time anchor of CHCH news...
Apr 29, 2026 Dan McLean. Image from Brian E. Wood Funeral Home
Owen Sound Updates Short-Term Rental By-law to Support Tourism And Community Safety
The City of Owen Sound has approved several updates to its Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law aimed at encouraging tourism growth in the downtown core while protecting residential communities. Among t...
Apr 29, 2026 Owen Sound city hall. (photo by Claire McCormack)
Maitland Valley Conservation Lists Concerns About Amalgamation Plan
A conservation authority covering Huron, Perth, and Wellington counties is voicing concerns over plans for a province-wide amalgamation. Ontario plans to consolidate its 36 conservation authorities in...
Apr 29, 2026 Audrey / CC
HOME LOST IN SEVERN FIRE
A home in Severn is a total loss following a fire Sunday night. 34 firefighters battled the blaze on Brennan Line with mutual aid provided by Ramara Fire. The family that lived in the home was evacuat...
Apr 28, 2026
COMPOST AVAILABLE AT SIMCOE COUNTY WASTE SITES
Residents of Simcoe County can purchase compost from County waste facilities starting May 4th. Pricing starts at $5 per carload. Residents need to bring their own containers and shovels. The program r...
Apr 28, 2026
West Grey Resident Shares New Comedy-Drama In 2026 Easter Seals Disability Film Festival
A West Grey resident and his caregiver have once again created a short film for the Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge. With this year's challenge being focused on short films that are classified ...
Apr 28, 2026 West Grey resident Joschi Shea took on a new role for the 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Competition - he got to be the camera operator, allowing him to show the world what he sees. (image via Steven Morel)
Bruce Power Responds To Criticism Over 'Nuclear Fish City' Livestream
Bruce Power says protecting Lake Huron remains a core priority following criticism from the Saugeen Ojibway Nation over the company's new "Nuclear Fish City" livestream. Underwater Filmmakers To Live ...
Apr 28, 2026 Bruce Power on the shores of Lake Huron.
Hanover Resident Charged After Alleged Impaired Driving Incident Near Chatsworth
A Hanover resident is facing several charges after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a traffic complaint Monday evening. Grey Bruce OPP say they received a report at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Ap...
Apr 28, 2026 Police supplied a photo from the vehicle of the accused.
Owen Sound Council Defers 4th Avenue West Reconstruction Project
Owen Sound is deferring the reconstruction of 4th Avenue West between 15th and 20th Streets until next year. Council voted down a committee recommendation at its meeting Monday night to pursue a desig...
Apr 28, 2026 Owen Sound City Hall. (Photo by Claire McCormack. July 2024)
Outstanding Patient-Care Celebrated at MAHC Board Awards of Excellence
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) proudly celebrated the recipients of its 19th annual Board Awards of Excellence yesterday evening at the Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame in Bracebridge. The annual, ...
Apr 28, 2026