Category Archives: Local News

Local tourism officials are optimistic this summer is going to be much better than last year. Bruce County Tourism Manager Chris Hughes says their surveys of local tourist operators show that already ...

A tragic death in Hanover. A 40 year old man was crushed to death by a van. Hanover Police say the man was working on the van at his home on 12th Avenue around 6 PM Tuesday when the jack gave way. The...

Grey County OPP have laid charges in connection with a crash in Shallow Lake involving a van and a motorcycle. It happened late Monday afternoon while the operator of the motorbike was cruising throug...

Seven names in the hopper for this year’s Tommy Cooper award. The Tommy Cooper award goes to the person who has made the greatest contribution to agriculture and rural living. It commemorates th...

We already know that Port Elgin’s Pumpkinfest has been recognized as one of the leading events in festivals in Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals. Now organizers can add two more awards — B...

A lack of snow over the winter, and now several weeks with no rain have led fire officials to issue warnings about open fires. Meaford Fire Department tells Bayshore Broadcasting News that it is tinde...

It’s Good Friday – and in most cases a day off for residents across the region. Meanwhile, in Southampton – recycling will not be picked up today. Officials with the Bruce Area Solid...

Owen Sound’s Top Cop supports a provincial report on the use of tasers and training for the stun guns. It calls on the government to amend current guidelines to include rules about the deploymen...

Music Fest is moving to Owen Sound. The first annual massive music concert was held at the Wiarton airport last summer — but this year it will be held at Kelso Beach in Owen Sound. The event is ...

The Saugeen Ojibway First Nation and the Mtis community are requesting a review of the Hanover and Walkerton landfill expansion project. The eleventh hour request could mean a major set back for the e...