Category Archives: Local News

Crops in Midwestern Ontario are off to a good start, but June’s rain could be effecting the overall harvest quality. Brian Hall, a specialist with OMAFRA says crops went in early but June’...

It’s a mixed story if you are heading to the beach for a dip this weekend. The good news is those “unsafe for swimming” signs have come down at Sauble Beach and it is okay to go in t...

Not only are Hanover residents using clear garbage bags — the same rules apply in Brockton. As of July 1st — coloured garbage bags will no longer be accepted at the curbside. Brockton Coun...

If you are expecting to park on the Eddie Sargeant Parkway in Owen Sound for Big Music Fest — think again. The City has banned parking on the four lane road infront of Kelso Beach Park for Satur...

The fundraising committee for the Owen Sound Regional Recreation Centre generated an additional five digits to the cause this week. According to tournament co-chair Dan Whittle — a little more t...

Hundreds of raiders will be descending on Owen Sound this weekend to take part in the West Hill Secondary School 50th anniversary reunion. One of the organizers of the event, Barry Brick says they alr...

Kincardine is set to host the 11th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Event Manager Diahanne Thomson says things get underway at 3 PM Friday when vendors open for business at Victoria Park. ...

Unsafe Swim Advisory signs remain posted at Sauble Beach. The Grey Bruce Health Unit had hoped to take clean samples from the water at Sauble Beach to remove unsafe swimming signs by Canada Day. But t...

Everything is ready for the Saugeen Shores Canada Day celebrations in Southampton. Chamber of Commerce spokesperson Heather Lorenz says the big show gets underway at 5 PM Thursday under the big flag a...

Walkerton and Hanover are celebrating Canada Day in style. In Walkerton — the festivities kick off at 11 AM with a children’s bike parade led by the Legion’s Pipe Band from the Tot L...