Category Archives: Local News

It’s a big night for kids of all ages and for Santa Claus as well as he makes his first visit to Port Elgin. The Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus parade goes this evening starting at 7. Community...

It’s a busy day for Santa Claus — he will be in several local communities today. Old Saint Nick will be in the Markdale Santa Claus parade, which begins at 1 PM. He will also be in the Was...

The Billy Bishop Home and Museum in Owen Sound is celebrating Christmases passed. Manager Mary Smith says today and tomorrow they will host Victorian Christmas. She says the museum will look, feel and...

The Owen Sound Family YMCA has named the latest recipients of their Peace Medals. At a ceremony to mark Peace Week on Friday — a pair of medals were handed out by Owen Sound Family Y CEO Gayle G...

The United Way of Bruce Grey has handed out its Rotary Children’s Fund Grants. This year, more than 21 thousand dollars will be handed out to various agencies that support children and youth pro...

There was a good crowd on hand to watch the lighting of the Christmas Tree at the corner of Albert and High Streets during Southampton’s Sparkles Night. Saugeen Shores Mayor Mike Smith solicited...

The holidays are almost upon us and that means a larger police presence on the roads. The OPP and municipal police forces begin their annual Festive RIDE campaign today. Police will ramp up their RIDE...

A judge has handed Durham area raw milk producer Michael Schmidt a nine thousand dollar fine, on 15 counts related to the sale and distribution of unpasteurized milk. The sentence was handed down in a...

SANTA PARADES 2011 Friday, November 25th ——– Paisley – 7 PM Queen Street Saturday, November 26. ——– Walkerton – 7 PM in downtown Walkerton Saugeen Shore...

Owen Sound is losing business due to slow internet service. That was the response from merchants at an economic forum held Friday by the City and the Owen Sound and District Chamber of Commerce. Manag...