Category Archives: Local News

The recently closed Dickies factory in Hanover may soon be bustling with activity again. Hanover Chief Building Official Don Tedford says three potential purchasers have come forward with proposals fo...

Owen Sound merchants are optimistic this summer is turning out to be a lot better than last summer for business. The Downtown Improvement Area is continuing with it’s second annual Taste of the ...

There’s a massive search underway for a missing swimmer at Kincardine’s Station Park Beach. South Bruce OPP Constable Kevin Martin says they are joined by the Coast Guard, Fire Dept and EM...

A delegation from Owen Sound will try to convince Ontario’s Infrastructure Minister to support the new Regional Rec centre beyond the March 31st, 2011 deadline. Ottawa set the deadline for fundi...

The fourth time was truly a charm for a mission hailing from Hanover into Zimbabwe. Barry Mutrie headed an eight member team into the impoverished country back in July. The mission was organized throu...

A decision to get rid of municipal representation at the Hanover and District Hospital Board is still receiving a chilly reception from the town. But the Hanover and District Hospital Board is extendi...

Saugeen Shores Council has approved a program for residents wanting to plant trees for the purpose of dedication. The Dedicated Tree Program offers mature trees for planting in public areas. Along wit...

There is a new Executive Director for Hanover and District Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Chantal La Duke takes over the organization. The Desboro mother of two boys says children tops their agenda. La...

10 people will be honoured this month by the South Bruce Peninsula council for their volunteer work. An awards ceremony to honour the Outstanding Volunteers in the community will be held at the Sauble...

It’s an opportunity for residents in the Lion’s Head and Sauble Beach to get rid of the garbage that could be considered hazardous. Both centres will be accepting household hazardous and s...