The United Way is holding its 6th Annual We Remember Them event to pay tribute to loved ones who have died from opioid overdoses in the region. United Way of Bruce Grey Executive Director Francesca Dobbyn spoke with Bayshore News about the event. "This is an event that memorializes, and gives families in our commu...

This Saturday, the Owen Sound Library will be hosting Seedy Saturday, an event for people who want expand their gardening knowledge. This event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m March 28th at the Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library and will be free admission. During this event you can learn about local seed pr...

Kincardine council received an updated report on drinking water management in the municipality. Environmental Services Manager Mark O'Leary submitted the report, which included staff completing a Drinking Water Quality Management System management review as of March 10th. The report included the annual reports for the ...

Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Progressive Conservative MPP Paul Vickers believes the 2026-27 Provincial budget meets the moment for Ontarians. Ontario's Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy tabled the budget on Thursday in the provincial legislature. It has the deficit growing from $7.8bn last year -- to $13.8bn this year. ...

South Bruce OPP have charged a 19-year-old from Campbellville with stunt driving. At around 8:14 the morning of Monday, March 9th, police were conducting proactive patrols along Bruce Road 20 in the Municipality of Brockton, when they say they saw a vehicle travelling at 149 km/h. The posted speed limit is 80 km/h. The...

Saugeen Shores Council has approved leases of Town owned property for the Kincardine Family Health Team. The goal is to increase local access to primary care and support existing physicians. The provincial government is working to expand access through its Primary Care Action Plan with the goal of attaching everyone in...

The Municipality of Meaford is accepting applications for its temporary patio extension program. Meaford launched this as a pilot program in 2015 in order to bring more life to the downtown restaurant scene. The patios while on the street are protected by jersey barriers. The program is designed to support local busin...

Bruce County Public Library is celebrating a year of strong community connection and expanded services with the release of its 2025 Annual Report. The report highlights a busy and successful year across the library system, with more than 2,100 programs offered and nearly 22,000 participants taking part. Library Board C...

Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP Alex Ruff has issued a statement thanking first responders for their successful rescue of 23 people stuck on an ice shelf as it drifted out into Georgian Bay earlier this month. Ruff, released the following statement to recognize all responders that assisted with the successful rescue on March ...

The Municipality of Meaford has a new fire truck. The new truck will come with a 100-foot ladder replacing the old 75-foot ladder that Meaford currently uses. The investment ensures the firefighters have the most modern technology at their disposal to do the work to the best of their ability. Meaford Fire Chief Rob P...

Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police are resuming their search for a missing Georgian Bluffs man in the Inglis Falls Conservation Area. 64-year-old James Van Veen was reported missing on January 26, 2026, after failing to arrive for a scheduled work shift. His vehicle was later located unoccupied in the Inglis Falls pa...

The City of Owen Sound is reminding residents that nominations for the 2026 Arts and Culture Awards are closing soon. Community members have until Friday, March 27 at 4:30 p.m. to submit nominations recognizing individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the local arts, culture, and herita...

Bruce Power is set to undergo its annual safety performance review by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission this week. The public meeting, scheduled for March 24 to 26 in Ottawa, will see CNSC staff present their assessment of safety performance at nuclear power plants and nuclear waste facilities across Canada. The r...

A new virtual program is set to help women-and anyone interested in local politics-prepare for Ontario's 2026 municipal elections. ElectHER Now is hosting an Online Campaign School over four Tuesdays in April, offering participants practical tools and guidance on how to run for municipal office. The interactive program...

A 31-year-old from Arran-Elderslie is facing multiple charges following an incident in Kincardine Township where a police cruiser was nearly struck. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, officers were responding to a report of downed wires on Highway 21 around 11:00 p.m. on March 15 when a vehicle nearly collided...

The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre among other partners are launching The Biinaagami Giant Floor Map, a new augmented-reality storytelling tool to show and teach peop le of all ages about the significance of water in the Great Lakes region. The map was created by Canadian Geographic, the map's purpose is to ...

Bruce Power has hired Canadian consulting firm Nuclear Promise X as its project management partner for the Bruce C project. The Bruce C project is a proposed project yet to be approved. The project aims to expand nuclear energy capabilities at the Bruce Power Nuclear Plant. This project will mark the first large-scal...

A new student-created mural focused on climate awareness and biodiversity is now on display at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre. The piece, titled Our Home Ontario, was unveiled Saturday and created by Walkerton District Community School student Leopold Baker, with support from fellow students Scarlett Thornton a...

Northern Bruce Peninsula is holding a virtual open house to gather feedback about the future of Cabot Head Road. The road has been closed to vehicles since 2019, when storms caused washouts and damage along several sections. A staff report says since then, council has been reviewing reports that examine environmental, ...

Northern Bruce Peninsula is holding a virtual open house to gather feedback about the future of Cabot Head Road. The road has been closed to vehicles since 2019, when storms caused washouts and damage along several sections. A staff report says since then, council has been reviewing reports that examine environmental, ...

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is inviting the Sauble Beach business community to take part in a re-branding workshop They're developing a destination marketing, branding and economic positioning strategy. On Tuesday, March 24th an engagement team is hosting a virtual session for the business community that explores...

A shelter-in-place advisory issued over the weekend in Sauble Falls has been lifted after police say a potentially dangerous situation was safely resolved. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a reported disturbance on Rankin Bridge Road around 5:30 p.m. Saturday involving an individual who was believe...

Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding everyone with a private well to test their drinking water for the spring. They want well users to take advantage of the complimentary water testing service that's provided by Public Health Ontario. Senior Public Health Manager Andrew Barton says that springtime is the perfect time ...

The Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library is introducing a new monthly "Gardener in Residence" program in partnership with the Grey County Master Gardeners. The program will give residents the opportunity to learn directly from experienced gardeners through hands-on demonstrations and one-on-one advi...

UPDATE From OPP: (11:40 p.m.): The shelter-in-place advisory in the area of Rankin Bridge Road in the Sauble Falls area has been lifted and members of the public may resume their regular activity. There is no immediate threat to public safety at this time. A police presence may remain in the area as officers continue t...