Category Archives: Local News

A leash-free dog park will soon be established near the east harbour in Owen Sound, north of the old CP railway station. Mary Catherine McArthur and Jeff Armstrong — through their company Sound ...

The Hanover and District Hospital is ten thousand dollars richer thanks to a generous donation from the Hanovers RBC Royal Bank. The donation will fund training programs and educational opportunities ...

A last minute deal has averted a strike by Ontario property assessors, including 20 staff in Owen Sound. OPSEU local 266 President Jamie Stata says they were set to strike at midnight, but a tenative ...

If you or a loved one has experienced vision loss — than the CNIB vision session in Owen Sound is for you. The CNIB is holding an information session at the Chartwell Select in Owen Sound from 7...

The Ontario Masons will be at Hillcrest school in Owen Sound on Wednesday to help keep children safe. Parents are encouraged to bring their kids for the free signup of the Masonic CHIP program at the ...

Owen Sound council has withdrawn its intent to designate the original St. Mary’s School under the provincial Heritage Act. Designation of the 119-year-old building would protect it from the wrec...

There is a big controversy over the new name of the town’s Regional Recreation Complex. Mayor Kathi Maskell is defending the decision to name the new 10.5 million dollar recreation complex ̶...

The Saugeen Shores Fire Department is heading to the G8 Summit in Huntsville. Fire Chief Phil Eagleson says they are the only department from Grey Bruce asked to help provide fire protection services ...

Owen Sound Council has approved the site plan for the 38 million dollar regional recreation centre at Victoria Park. The approval gives the green light for actual construction of the centre. Work at t...

A national honour for the former Director of the Great Lakes and International Marine Training Centre at Georgian College in Owen Sound. Archie Dickson received Transport Canada’s Marine Safety ...