Category Archives: Local News

Although a major earthquake such as the one that struck Japan recently is highly unlikely to occur in Grey Bruce, there are procedures in place should something go wrong at the Bruce Nuclear Generatin...

The Wiarton arena could have a new name in the future. South Bruce Peninsula Councillor Marilyn Bowman says the Arena Fundraising Committee is shopping for a corporate sponsor. They’re asking th...

Kincardine’s municipal administration building is getting a new roof to replace the leaky one they have right now, but it’s a bit pricier than at first thought. 270 thousand dollars was se...

The Alzheimer’s Society of Grey-Bruce needs some help in their Owen Sound office. Volunteer Coordinator Carol McCurdy says they have an immediate need for volunteers with office administration s...

There’s more news out today about that fire in Listowel that claimed the lives of two volunteer firefighters. Ontario Fire Marshal investigators are now looking into reports that roof work was b...

You’ll see a lot of activity out on ice-covered Georgian Bay behind the Bayshore Community Centre in Owen Sound today. The 12th annual Polar Bear Dip gets underway at 1 PM. Organizer and Owen So...

The Bayshore Community Centre in Owen Sound will be packed today with those who want to find out more about staying healthy. The annual Health Fair is being held today, and Chair Judy Porteous says it...

The President of the Southwest Economic Alliance (SWEA) sees a fruitful marriage in the future between urban and rural communities. Serge Lavoie was speaking to the Bruce County Agriculture, Tourism a...

Kincardine councillors can’t say there weren’t warned. They were told this week that they, along with councillors across the province, will become legally responsible for their decisions r...

They’re both 11 years old, share a love of dance, and as friends, will get to attend Canada’s National Ballet School for a month this summer. Taylor Hooey and Emilee Litt of Owen Sound are...