Category Archives: Local News

Results are in for the province wide testing of students. For students in the Bluewater school board system, the EQAO results show 84 per cent of the Grade 10 students taking the literacy test for the...

Smart meters are installed in many homes in the province, and now Hydro One has started to roll out the “Time of Use” rate changes. It means you’ll pay more during peak hydro demand ...

Queens Park has announced 200 more schools that will offer all day kindergarten, beginning in September of 2011. That is in addition to the 600 schools that will offer the program in the fall of this ...

You can tour the Durham hospital today. The South Bruce Grey Health Centre is holding an open house at its Durham facility from 3 PM to 7 PM. The health organization is showcasing all four of its hosp...

The Hanover and District Hospital is in recovery mode. Hospital CEO Katrina Wilson delivered a sobering report at Tuesday’s night AGM. In just a few short days — Wilson says the province w...

Sauble Beach native Dave Hiscox has won Chartwell’s Senior Star competition. The finals were held at the Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound Tuesday night. The judges said it was obvious he’s playe...

It’s good news for user groups at the Centennial Pool in Port Elgin. Saugeen Shores Council is backing off on fee increases approved earlier this year. Director of Community Services Mike Myatt ...

Owen Sound has established a timeline for the cleanup and renovation of the former CP rail station on the east harbourfront. Council hopes to start seeking ideas for its redevelopment as early as mid-...

The Director of Education for the Bluewater District School Board is retiring. Mary Anne Alton will retire, effective August 31st. Her retirement brings to an end a 39-year education career with the B...

Thieves continue to claim that which is not theirs. Bruce Peninsula OPP investigating two break-ins — one in Sauble Beach and the other in Wiarton. Coal Shed Willies Restaurant at Blue Water Par...