Category Archives: Local News

One of the ridings to watch in the federal election to come is Simcoe-Grey, currently held by former Conservative, Helena Guergis. Guergis is preparing to run in the riding she’s won three times...

Around-the-clock full tiered response by Owen Sound’s firefighters will become a thing of the past. City council agreed during budget deliberations on Thursday to alter the response model —...

Brockton has come through with a zero per cent tax increase for the 2011 budget. However Mayor Dave Inglis cautions that doesn’t mean some taxpayers won’t be paying more than last year. He...

It’s been a long time of training and preparation, and Meaford mom Maggie Holmes will finally take her first steps up Mount Everest. Holmes flies into Nepal on Saturday and expects to begin her ...

The Harper government has been defeated on a historic vote on non-confidence. Tory M-P’s chanted “Harper, Harper” as they voted against the motion but the opposition parties combined...

Thousands were on hand to remember the lives of two volunteer firefighters who died while battling a blaze in Listowel. 30 year old Ray Walter of Listowel and 56 year old Ken Rea of Atwood were killed...

Property owners in Owen Sound are looking at an average tax increase of just over 3 per cent. City council wrapped up its financial talks on Thursday and finished with a muncipal tax increase of 4.16 ...

Over 100 students from 13 high schools across Grey Bruce will compete today (FRI) in the 8th annual Secondary Regional Technological Skills Challenge. The competition covers eight different skills ...

Budget 2011 Fails to Address Todays Needs of Ontario Farmers, Farmers Vow to Continue Quest for Long-term Insurance Based Risk-Management March 22, 2011 (Guelph, ON) Because of the crucial role that O...

Up to 10 thousand people are expected for the funeral today of two volunteer firefighters in Listowel. Owen Sound Fire Chief Ed Nowak says about 60 firefighters from Grey County will be at the service...