Category Archives: Local News

There’s been yet another call for a “third party” study of the health effects of wind turbines. Spokesperson for the Society for Wind Vigilance — Doctor Robert McMurtry —...

A Huron-Kinloss resident wants power lines connecting the Suncor/Acciona windfarm turbines buried. Dave Colling says they’re letting off stray electricity and making people sick. Dave Colling li...

Smoking at playgrounds, ball parks, and soccer fields in Saugeen Shores could soon be taboo — but it won’t be illegal. In October 2009, the Grey-Bruce Health Unit approached the town and s...

The public will soon have another chance to see the plans for the Owen Sound regional recreation centre. Councillor Jim McManaman — the Chair of the Recreation Centre Steering Committee — ...

There will be ten elementary schools in Grey Bruce that will offer full day kindergarten in September. In Bruce County — the list includes… Arran Tara Elementary School G-C Huston Public S...

No OPP investigation into the Bluewater District School Board. It was back in November that Kimberley resident Peter Ferguson had asked for one with regards to closed doors meetings. He then alleged c...

Development charges in Saugeen Shores are taking a drop. The charges are indexed to the Construction Price Index, the inflation rate for construction and building materials. That rate had decreased by...

A former Owen Sound doctor is improving in a Toronto hospital after a crash in Florida. 74 year old retired Doctor George Kuruvilla is in serious condition at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto &...

If you were born in 1991 or later, play volleyball, and want to get better at it, then here’s an opportunity for you. The Big Bruce Volleyball Club is inviting boys from Grey-Bruce to its upcomi...

A new Waste Management bylaw is now in effect in South Bruce Peninsula. Councillor Dan Kerr says the changes went into effect January 1st. Up until now, you were allowed two free bags at the curb befo...