The 2026 Owen Sound & District Chamber of Commerce Senior Life & Leisure Show was staged today at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Fifty exhibitors of a variety of products for Seniors were on hand and attracted a large gathering throughout the 5 hours of the show. Fred Wallace spoke with Tiffany Jam...

Grey Bruce OPP are investigating after two alleged thefts from a farm stand in Georgian Bluffs. Police say a female suspect attended a farm stand at a residence on Highway 6 last Thursday (May 7) and stole various items, before leaving in a white Kia Soul vehicle. "At approximately 9:00 p.m., the same suspect retu...

A community organization was able to give an update to the MPP on the group's activities after receiving a seed grant in November. On Friday, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers met with representatives from Welcoming Communities Grey Bruce (WCGB) at the Harmony Centre. The group had received an $84,500 grant from t...

South Bruce OPP say they're continuing an investigation into reports of vandalism at a school and community centre in Teeswater. The OPP provided a brief update on social media Sunday, saying they've identified "individuals on bicycles" related to the investigation. Police did not disclose if there have been ...

The Municipality of Kincardine is announcing the installation of a Smart Beach Light at Station Beach for the upcoming season. It's part of the Smart Beach Program, which is an initiative aimed at improving beach safety through real-time monitoring, technology, and public education. The installation of the light is pla...

Bruce Power will be holding in-person community information sessions for the proposed Bruce C project. The event is intended to allow members of the community to learn more about the expansion project, and to ask any questions. There will be a total of seven events held throughout the region between May and June. The s...

Flooding has delayed the opening of Whispering Pines Family Campground in Hepworth. The Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound -- which owns and operates the campground -- says standing water has created heath and safety concerns as it has impacted hydro service, septic, potable water, the main office and maintenance facilities. T...

The unemployment rate in the area that includes Bruce and Grey counties was little changed last month. The Four County Labour Market Planning Board says the jobless rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula region was 5.2 per cent in April, essentially in line with March (5.3 per cent). The slight decline in the unemploym...

Bruce County council has given its endorsement to a new Environmental Sustainability Action Plan. The new plan will give a big-picture strategy for the county's environmental sustainability from 2026-2030. During discussion, Councillor Steve Hammell said he'd like to see a more in-depth plan when it comes to waste mana...

The Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus had formalized its new partnership with the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. The two groups entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to address shared regional challenges such as water quality and climate change, while advancing on economic growth in the Great Lakes ...

South Bruce OPP are appealing for witnesses in relation to multiple mischief complaints in Teeswater. They say on Friday, May 8th at 7:24 a.m., they received reports from the Hillcrest Central School in Teeswater. They say multiple windows had been reportedly damaged from a pellet gun. The school was closed Friday whil...

The Ontario Hockey League's Board of Governors will meet next Wednesday for a final review and vote on the pending sale of the Owen Sound Attack. A letter dated May 6 from OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford to the City of Owen Sound says a proposed transfer of ownership of the Attack to "Ecological Dynamic Sports Par...

Grey Bruce Public Health is confirming that two Canadians who were on the MV Hondius cruise ship live in the Grey-Bruce region. The ship has been gaining attention for its link to hantavirus outbreak over the past several weeks. The pair are said to be doing well, and are not experiencing any symptoms of hantavirus-rel...

Crews are investigating the cause of a house fire in Owen Sound this afternoon (Thursday). Fire Chief Phil Eagleson says emergency services responded to the house fire at 20th Street East and 9th Avenue East at about 2 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames, but quickly got the bl...

The Province of Ontario is advancing almost 19,000 jobs at Bruce Power in support of the Bruce C Project. The province has directed the power company to enter into a cost-sharing and recovery agreement, which enables Bruce Power to move forward with First Nations and community engagement, workforce planning, and site p...

South Bruce OPP and Ripley firefighters responded to a fire call at the Ripley-Huron Community School Wednesday. OPP say just before 1 p.m., they responded to a report of a burning smell at the school. OPP, the Ripley-Huron Fire Department and Lucknow Fire Department all responded. School staff and students had already...

McHappy Day in Grey Bruce was a success. Proceeds from McDonald's menu purchases go to Ronald McDonald House which helps families facing childhood illness, by providing a place to stay, food and various programs for families. Statistics say one in four Canadians has been supported by Ronald McDonald House or knows some...

Saugeen First Nation is celebrating the return of culturally significant ancestral land in Southampton after unauthorized demolition work took place there. Back in November 2022, an individual and an Ontario numbered company were charged under the Ontario Heritage Act with disturbing a registered archaeological site at...

A local company is once again stepping up to support healthcare in the Kincardine area. Superheat has announced the launch of its 26K in 2026: Imaging a Better Tomorrow campaign in support of the Kincardine & Community Health Care Foundation. The year-long initiative follows the success of the company's 25K in 2025...

Grey Bruce OPP say three local residents are facing charges following a joint drug trafficking investigation in Neyaashiinigmiing. The OPP Community Street Crime Unit, working in partnership with the Neyaashiinigmiing Police Service, began the investigation in December 2025. They say on April 30, 2026, at about noon, o...

Saugeen Ojibway Nation's Environment Office is advising of a diesel spill in Hope Bay. They say contamination is affecting the waters, noting, "This is of serious concern as Hope Bay, and its connected creeks, are important areas where SON members carry out traditional activities like harvesting smelt." They ...

The Ontario government is putting up $19.9-million for the construction of a new elementary school in Meaford. The new Bluewater District School Board facility will have space for up to 340 students, as well as 54 childcare spaces. It's expected to open by September 2029. Bluewater District School Board Superintendent ...

Grey Bruce OPP have arrested and charged a 33-year-old man allegedly responsible for multiple break and enters in South Bruce Peninsula. Last month -- on April 21 -- the OPP responded to a break and enter in progress at a residence on Howdenvale Road, east of Huron Road. Police say they discovered during their investig...

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 experience in education across Ontario and internationally. Mukenge has lived in Bruce County since 2017 with his wife an...

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 evening will feature music, art, food, and cultural displays, offering attendees a chance to experience traditions from ar...