Category Archives: Local News

The death of a worker 15 months ago while on the job, has led to charges against Westario Power under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Ministry of Labour spokesperson Matt Blajer says the case ...

Brockton wants to convert sewage, landfill run off and organics into electricity. The municipality is seeking out green government grants to upgrade and convert its bio digesters into a bio gas digest...

2011 marked a changing of the guard for the Owen Sound Police Service. Bill Sornberger took over as the City’s Chief of Police in the fall — replacing Tom Kaye, who retired to join the Nat...

Is your business accessible to everyone? The Saugeen Shores Accessibility Advisory Committee reminds merchants that legislation dealing with accessibility standards for customer service is due to come...

She hasn’t been on the job for very long but 2011 was a very busy year for the Progressive Conservative MPP for Huron-Bruce. Lisa Thompson was among a number of rural Tories elected to the Legis...

Some alarming stats from the Grey Bruce Health Unit. The Health Unit has released a report that outlines the health status of residents in Grey and Bruce — and it paints a frightening picture. T...

A new ad hoc committee raising money for Harrison Park in Owen Sound will likely meet before New Years, to build on ideas for the 100th anniversary of the park next year. Member and councillor Jan Cha...

A four-time Stanley Cup champion from Kincardine has passed away. Johnny Wilson lost his battle with lung cancer at the age of 82. Wilson scored 161 goals and added 171 assists in 688 NHL games with D...

Rob Shouldice, a prominent regional businessman, passed away over Christmas weekend of cancer. Known as ” Mr Stoneman ” at Shouldice Designer Stone, Rob Shouldice joined his father, Bev, a...

The Director of Education for the Bruce Grey Catholic School Board says 2011 was a year of challenges, opportunities and achievements. Bruce MacPherson says they had to deal with declining enrolment a...