Category Archives: Local News

One of the first fall fairs is set for this weekend in Hanover. The Hanover, Bentinck and Brant Agricultural Fall Fair runs Friday through Sunday at Hanover Raceway. Secretary Treasurer Doreen Rogers ...

The Grey Bruce Pork Producers Association is holding a meeting tonight. Bruce Grey Owen Sound MP Larry Miller will address the members. Miller — who is the Chair of the National Rural and Agricu...

As expected South Bruce Peninsula Council is a step closer to keeping it’s garbage collection system as is. At a recent council meeting — Council passed 1st and 2nd reading to a bylaw that...

The Owen Sound ‘Safe Trails Networks for All’ project received important dollars from the Province. MPP Bill Murdoch presented the project team a 50 thousand dollar cheque from the Healthy...

Another beach in the region is now safe for swimming again. The Grey Bruce Health Unit has removed the advisory signs from the Durham Middle Dam. The beach was posted as unsafe for swimming last Frida...

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health says wireless Internet technology poses no threat to children in schools. The comments from Doctor Arlene King come as a group of parents in or area are...

There’s competition for Mayor of Brockton — and now a race for Deputy Mayor. Councillor Dan Gieruszak will challenge incumbent Roland Anstett for Deputy Mayor. Gieruszak points to leadersh...

The body of 16-year-old French exchange student Oksana Milovanovic has been discovered in Kincardine. Police report her body was found at about 7 AM on the shores of Kincardine Beach, about one kilome...

Six hikers lost on the shores of Georgian Bay east of Lion’s Head have been found safe and sound. Five 15-year old boys and a 45 year old woman — all of the Elmira area — were found ...

A new Communications head has been appointed by the Bluewater District School Board. Jayne Sutherland is taking over from Richard Thomas. Sutherland has an extensive background in communications and p...