Category Archives: Local News

Scientists estimate that in 5 years there will be less than 5 per cent living ash trees in Southern and Eastern Ontario. At a recent municipal education meeting in London, scientists concluded that th...

Kincardine council has approved funds to remove mould in the Tiverton Fire Station. Councilors agreed to Bluewater Pro Team’s quote of just over 17 thousand dollars. Councillor Marsha Leggett sa...

Ovid Jackson returned to Owen Sound City Council early last week. The longtime former mayor, councillor and member of Parliament was back, not to resume a municipal political career, but to be honoure...

A Port Elgin woman is being honoured by the Lifesaving Society for her aquatic volunteer work. Shanna Reid is the Aquatic Supervisor at the Port Elgin Centennial Pool and has been awarded the first &#...

Anglers can look forward to making great catches in Colpoy’s Bay for years to come. The Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen Association has just stocked Gleason Brook at Oxenden and Colpoy’s Creek o...

A farming accident along concession 6 in Greenock Township has left a man in London Hospital with serious injuries. South Bruce OPP were called Wednesday to the farm of 66 year old Bernadus Berendsen....

The winner of this years’ Tommy Cooper award is a farmer from Paisley. Jack Riley was nominated by the Bruce county Federation of Agriculture. He has been a member of the Federation for 35 years...

The lineup and date for this summer’s “Music in the Fields” festival in Lucknow has been announced. The one day music festival will take place in the Lucknow soccer fields on Septemb...

A fundraiser will be held Saturday as a group from the Owen Sound area prepares for a trip to the Dominican Republic. Member Lynn Hoath says they’re not going to bask in the sunshine – but...

Grade eight students in Saugeen Shores are doing some modeling to raise money. They’ll be showing off the latest graduation dress trends at the Party Planning and Bridal Extravaganza Saturday. P...