
Evening News - Friday, May 16
2h ago

Cobble Beach Fun Run Raises Over $11,000 For Local Charities
The third annual Cobble Beach 5km Lighthouse Fun Run has raised over $11,000 for two local charities. It was held on April 27th and saw 303 participants, ranging in age from one to over 80. Funds raised from the event, totalling $11,882.37, will be shared between the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce and Big Brothers Big S...
4h ago

Kincardine Councillor Avoids Suspension Following Integrity Commissioner Recommendation
A Kincardine councillor has avoided suspension for conduct regarding the Secord monument that once stood in front of the town's library for decades. Three members of council had filed complaints about Councillor Bill Stewart for his conduct during council discussions regarding the decommissioning the Secord monument, w...
4h ago

Collision In Port Elgin During Traffic Light Outage
The scene has now been cleared where a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Tomlinson Drive and Goderich Street in Port Elgin. SaugeenShores police, firefighters and paramedics responded. The lights at some intersections in town were out due to a power outage. Police say to treat intersections as four-way sto...
4h ago

Indecent Act Charges Laid in Almaguin Highlands
Almaguin Highlands OPP have arrested one person after reports of an individual exposing himself to youth. On Monday, October 28th, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., police responded to a complaint of an individual exposing them-self to children as they were walking home from school. Through investigation, the individual was identifi...
5h ago
ORILLIA AREA WOMAN MISSING
Orillia OPP is seeking assistance in locating 62 y/o Anita. Described as 5'4", 200 lbs, brownish-red shoulder length hair. Last spoken to May 14, 2025. Resides in Washago, may be in Toronto area. If you have any information, please call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Ref# E250616534.
5h ago
ONT BUDGET MONEY FOR WASAGA BEACH
As part of the Ontario budget tabled yesterday (May 15) - an investment in Wasaga Beach. Nearly $38,000,000 has been allocated to build "Destination Wasaga" - and the funds break down like this: $25,000,000 to support the redevelopment of the Nancy Island Historic Site and the administration of that site movi...
6h ago

Power Outages in Saugeen Shores Area
There are some power outages around Port Elgin and Southampton and part of Saugeen First Nation. About 7,000 customers are without power. It affects customers around Burgoyne and towards Paisley as well. Westario Power says crews have been dispatched, and lists the cause as loss of supply. Estimated restoration was abo...
6h ago

Long Weekend Update RE: Status of Outdoor Spaces in Gravenhurst
With the Victoria Day long weekend approaching, the Town of Gravenhurst is updating residents and visitors on the status of outdoor spaces following the ice storm earlier this spring. We are happy to announce the reopening the following public parks and cemeteries: Church Street Parkette Franklin Park Symington Cemet...
6h ago

Bruce County Council To Send Feedback On Bill 5 To Province
Bruce County staff are putting together their response to send to the province over Bill 5. The Bill, known as the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, was tabled in the Ontario Legislature on April 17. Planning and Development Director Jack Van Dorp shared with county council what raised concerns with county...
7h ago