Category Archives: Local News

The health effects from wind turbines will be discussed at an upcoming forum. The Grey Bruce Health Unit is organizing two conferences — one on October 1st in Owen Sound and another at Walkerton...

The re-naming of the Toronto City Centre Airport could have some positive economic spin offs for the Owen Sound’s airport. That airport is now known as the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and ...

West Grey council has agreed in principle to support the reconstruction of the Durham Activity Centre. The non-profit health and fitness facility was destroyed by last months tornado. Two members of i...

The real estate market is alive and well in Grey and Bruce counties. President of the Realtors Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound, Neil Devlin says in July — they posted the first year-over-ye...

First it was a tornado that hit Markdale — now a fire has destroyed the plant of the communities largest employer. The 150 year old Chapman’s Ice Cream plant has been destroyed by a fire t...

After years of trying, Varney Speedway has convinced Rick Mercer to compete at the track. The producers of “The Rick Mercer Report” say they will be at Varney Motor Speedway this Saturday ...

Every child in the region will head back to school on Tuesday with school supplies thanks to residents in Bruce and Grey. The United Way of Bruce Grey has reached its goal to supply 1690 students back...

Arran Elderslie is close to finding their next Chief Building Official. The Municipality has been searching to replace Craig Johnston who was fired in June for breach of contract. Mayor Ron Oswald say...

It’s the start of the long weekend, and the OPP say they are ready to make sure everyone gets thru it safely. Western Region OPP Media Relations Officer Sergeant Dave Rektor says a year ago, the...

The Grey Bruce Health Unit has issued a ” Do Not Use Water Advisory ” for residents who use water directly from Irish Lake in Grey Highlands and West Grey. The advisory was issued this aft...